Clinical Laboratory Technologist IV, 1st Shift, Sun-Wed (6am-4:30pm) #4461

Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, with minimal supervision by the director or supervisor. 
• Perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures including testing, quality control, preparation and aliquoting of reagents, analyses, and maintain records of tests according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures. 
• Maintaining records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. 
• Adhere to laboratory’s quality assurance procedures, including documenting all: Quality control activities , Instrument and equipment verifications.
• Maintenance and preventive maintenance 
• Follow the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established performance specifications. 
• Identify and document problems that may adversely affect test performance and notifying the supervisor, assistant director, or director. 
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. 
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment according to laboratory standard operating procedures. 
• Troubleshoot and problem solve instrument issues. 
• Check and record temperature and perform root cause analysis of deviations and initiate a service request as necessary.
• Review, and interpret patient data as assigned. 
• Perform and document reagent qualifications per the approved protocols.
• Perform and document routine preventive maintenance. 
• Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures. 
• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Manager or Safety Officer. 
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel. 
• Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management. 
• Provide updates to Laboratory Supervisors/Leads regarding any issues. 
• Monitor data and process status as needed. 
• Participate in daily, weekly and monthly laboratory cleanliness activities/procedures. 
• Independently identify and troubleshoot minor problems that adversely affect the test performance. 
• Assist in sample and process troubleshooting. 
• Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel. 
• Participate in introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations and validation. 
• Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for securing CLIA certification, CAP accreditation, and state licensure for the GRAIL Clinical Laboratory, including compliance with all applicable standards and regulations. 
• Perform other laboratory duties as needed.
• These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or laboratory science from an accredited institution OR Bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences from an accredited institution and at least 6 months of acceptable supervised experience and/or relevant training 
• 2 + years of Clinical lab testing experience 
• Experience in molecular biology techniques
• Flexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of GRAIL’s Clinical Laboratory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations.
• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team within a highly collaborative environment.
• Strong computer skills. 
• Ability to analyze and solve basic issues that impact the performance of the assay. 
• Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly and honestly. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality.
• Ability to participate in projects and complete assignments as expected.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary. 
• This position works on the 1st, Sun-Wed (6:00am-4:30pm).
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation.
• Repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary. 
• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary.