Job Overview
Date Posted:
2024-08-31
Location:
Georgetown, TX, 78628
Company:
Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
Position Summary:
The Core Technologist I position is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity clinical assays, and assists with troubleshooting and training new staff. A Technologist I adheres to departmental and SRL policies/procedures while participating in daily workflows on the assigned bench. They also assist in special projects as assigned and support administrative tasks as needed within the Core Laboratory.
Job Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
General laboratory housekeeping, including the regular cleaning of sinks, counters, and equipment as appropriate
Enthusiastically performs miscellaneous duties with completion in a designated time frame
Files documentation associated with daily production runs
Participates in laboratory continuing education program
Cultivates a positive work environment and a culture of quality and respect
Participates in daily workflow and resolving technical issues
Consults with production leadership, management and vendor support to resolve reagent and instrument issues as directed
Participates in instrument maintenance, scheduling routine vendor maintenance, comparisons, carryover, calibration verification
Participates in supply management on assigned bench including inventory counts, order requests, reagent lot to lots, labeling and appropriate usage
Trains new personnel as assigned
Participates in/recommends process improvement/quality assurance projects as assigned
Assists on complex projects as assigned
Edits technical SOPs for accuracy of content as assigned
Assists internal process audits as assigned
Assists with validation/verification runs for new assays as assigned
Skills:
Understands and follows written procedures and verbal instructions
Basic computer knowledge including MS Excel and Word
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and work well across lab areas
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workload
Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage stress appropriately
Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
Job Qualifications:
Required:
Education: B.S. or Associate in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science
Preferred:
Experience: 1 year of pertinent laboratory experience or professional laboratory certification in Clinical Laboratory Science by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
Physical Capabilities:
Physical Requirements:
This position requires some lifting, up to 50 lbs, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 25 lbs. This position also requires some pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and bending. Frequent repetitive hand and arm movement, eye-hand-foot coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, balance, depth perception, hearing acuity, color vision, and near and far vision acuity are also required.
Mental and Emotion Requirements:
This position requires handling multiple priorities at one time, managing stress appropriately, making decisions under pressure, working alone and in teams, and contributing to a harmonious work environment.
Environmental Demands:
Works in temperature controlled environment with occasional exposure to biological and chemical hazards. May be required to operate fire and safety equipment or follow other safety procedures in an emergency situation. May be required to work with time constraints and in crisis situations.
Hazards:
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents. Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens. Gaseous exposure risk. Exposure to extremely low level radioactivity (I125).
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Job Category:
Laboratory OperationsCompany:
Sonic Reference Laboratory, IncSonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.