[Hiring] Medical Laboratory Technologist I @CareDx

Role Description

The Molecular/Medical Laboratory Technologist performs laboratory analysis on clinical specimens using established laboratory procedures. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Processing of specimens
• Performance of moderate and highly complex analytical testing
• Establishing, performing, and documenting quality assurance and quality control
• Equipment maintenance
• Accurately documenting all work performed under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director
• Recognizing and resolving problems using good laboratory practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology or in the chemical, molecular, or biological sciences; or Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
• Must satisfy the education requirements of the applicable certifying agency, i.e. CAP
• Appropriate certification from one of the nationally recognized certification agencies, i.e. CAP or state licensure that has been determined to be equivalent (required for the title Medical Laboratory Technologist I only)
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
• 1-3 years clinical laboratory experience performing high complexity testing (preferred)
• Experience in molecular testing (preferred)

Requirements

• Effectively communicates via written, verbal, face-to-face, telephone, and computer methods
• Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to clients and patients
• Maintains CAP/CLIA compliance
• Maintains quality assurance and quality control programs, taking corrective action when necessary
• Follows lab procedures for specimen processing
• Determines specimen acceptability, consulting with supervisor, technologist, or Lab Director as needed
• Understands and recognizes laboratory information system alerts and flags
• Recognizes when information presented on requisitions is unclear and ambiguous
• Assists in the drafting of result reports within the scope of the position
• Communicates with staff to ensure highest level quality of work for each specimen received
• Assists technologist team with various lab duties
• Assists in training new employees
• Performs moderate and/or highly complex analytic processes with moderate supervision
• Interprets problems with specimens which meet the rejection criteria for unacceptable samples
• Operates laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment
• Completes and documents required maintenance activities on equipment
• Performs quality control procedures as specified and maintains quality control records
• Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling and transport procedures
• Prepares specimens for analysis and determines acceptability of samples within guidelines
• Assists in developing procedures for specimen collection, handling and transport
• Validates acceptability of test results by review of test parameters
• Identifies the technical, instrumental and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results
• Monitors quality assurance and assists in data collection and preparation of QA indicators
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing
• Maintains clean and orderly work area
• Meets work product output expectations maintaining all section turn-around times
• Participates in continuing education and staff meetings
• Applies step by step thinking, problem solving and critical thinking patterns
• Contributes to design, research, review and writing of laboratory manuals
• Remains informed of procedure updates and changes
• Complies with safety and hazard regulations as outlined in the Clinical Laboratory Safety Manual
• Observes principles of data security and patient confidentiality
• Demonstrates adaptability by embracing changes in the laboratory with a positive attitude
• Supports and complies with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures

Benefits

• Base salary range for candidates in Waltham, MA: $33.65 - $36 USD
• Potential for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units

Company Description

CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.