Molecular Technologist Job in Carlsbad 92009, California US

Adecco Medical and Science, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of medical and scientific professionals, has an opening for a Molecular Technologist to work under contract to hire within one of our leading innovative bio-pharmaceutical clients in Carlsbad, CA:

Description:
The licensed testing personnel are responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes associated with specimen processing, test performance and reporting test results.
The general supervisors provide day-to-day supervision of testing personnel and reporting of test results

Duties:

  • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results

  • Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens

  • Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, perform instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance

  • Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance

  • Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and must either correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director

  • Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

  • Helps to maintain a safe working environment by strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures. Is alert to the existence of safety hazards and reports any unsafe conditions to the department manager.

  • Isolation of DNA and RNA from human blood and bone marrow specimens using manual and automated techniques.

  • Quality testing of reagents and maintenance of instrumentation.

  • Set-up of molecular assays and analysis of data.

  • Uses LIS (Laboratory Information System) to perform editing, data entry, quality control, quality assurance, and faxing.

  • May be required to perform validation of new assays.

    • Key Skill Sets:

  • Assure that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

  • Assist in monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.

  • Assist in providing consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established either by the laboratory director or technical supervisor

  • Provide day-to-day supervision of testing personnel.

  • Ensure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning

  • Review and approve test data before results are given to the pathologist for reporting.

  • Train new personnel with regard to technical and operational procedures.

  • May assist with evaluating and documenting the performance of all testing personnel.

  • Department Duties and Responsibilities (Note: Other duties may be assigned)

    • Qualifications:

  • Have earned a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution

  • Have at least 3 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing in the specialty or sub-specialty they are working

  • Posses a current license issued by the state as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or in the appropriate specialty such as Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist or Clinical Chemist Scientist.

    • If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through http://www.adeccousa.com please apply online or email your resume directly to mytrinh.nguyen@adeccona.com

    The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Medical and Science offers benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k), and Insurance Benefit Plans. Adecco Medical and Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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