Clinical Laboratory Technologist IV - 2nd shift, Sun-Wed (1:30pm-12am) # 4453

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 minor instrument issues.
• Check and record temperature and instrument status or 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.
• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Supervisor/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.
• Perform other laboratory duties as needed.

Preferred 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 preferred 
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations preferred 
• 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 
• Flexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of GRAIL’s Clinical Laboratory

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs 
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary 
• 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