Description

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Technologist I (CORE-ORTHO) is responsible for performing testing on all the core and ortho samples that arrive in the laboratory for microbial detection. They will ensure that Ortho study samples are processed properly and track the acceptability of the specimens received. Adheres to all company policies and procedures, and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

DNA/RNA extraction of clinical samples including host depletion
Performance of Real-time qPCR and rtPCR on clinical samples for the detection of bacteria, fungi and viruses
Performance of Biofire GI panels on clinical samples
Maintaining instruments and cleaning laboratories
Standard QA/QC documentation and activities
Result reporting
Reagent aliquoting
Aiding in the development of tests including performing validation studies
Aid in tracking the positivity rate for ortho samples
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

Possess general clinical laboratory skills such as: pipetting, basic understanding of QA/QC activities, utilization of standard protocols, ability to critically think and troubleshoot, and proper specimen handling.
Capable of working independently and with a group
Excellent communication skills
Superb teamwork and multitasking skills
Organizational skills
Basic computer skills including proficiency in MS Office
Experience with DNA/RNA Extraction and real-time qPCR a plus; however, not required
Experience with chemistry analyzers a plus; however, not required
MLT, MLS, or MB license a plus; however, not required

Education and Experience:

Associate degree in Biological Sciences with 1 year of experience in all areas of specialty (bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, parasitology, virology).
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences
Master’s degree in Biological Sciences

MicroGenDX provides qPCR+NGS sequencing for the detection of infectious diseases. The American Medical Association (AMA) and Medicare have issued a billing code to MicroGenDX to provide this testing service, recognizing this technology as medically necessary. MicroGenDX is trusted by over 39,000 physicians worldwide and has helped over 900,000 patients with diagnostic testing for their chronic and life-threatening infections. MicroGenDX is a College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA) licensed clinical laboratory. Tens of thousands of patients with chronic and often life-threatening infections have benefited from MicroGenDX’s work. MicroGenDX's NGS technology offers several advantages over traditional culture-based methods for identifying microorganisms. It can detect a wider range of microorganisms, including those that are difficult to culture or grow in a laboratory. It also provides more accurate and comprehensive results, as it can detect multiple microorganisms in a single sample and identify them at the species or strain level. Additionally, NGS technology is faster than traditional methods, allowing for quicker diagnosis and treatment decisions. MicroGenDX's testing services are used in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, dental offices, and veterinary clinics. Their technology has been applied to a wide range of clinical conditions, including chronic wounds, orthopedic infections, respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections, among others.

Laboratory Technologist I (CORE-ORTHO)

Laboratory Technologist I (CORE-ORTHO)

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