Perform clinical laboratory testing with a primary focus on STI molecular diagnostics, including specimen processing, quality control, result review, and reporting. The role supports daily lab operations and uses automated molecular platforms and a laboratory information system to help ensure accurate, timely test results. It also includes troubleshooting, instrument maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with laboratory leadership and other teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine STI testing using molecular diagnostic systems, including the Hologic Panther platform.
- Receive, verify, process, and prepare patient specimens for testing.
- Review, document, and report laboratory results in the Laboratory Information System.
- Conduct daily quality control procedures and evaluate results before releasing patient reports.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance, cleaning, and operational checks.
- Identify instrument errors, quality control concerns, and specimen discrepancies, and follow troubleshooting procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation of testing activities, quality control, maintenance, and corrective actions.
- Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science with at least one year of structured clinical laboratory experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science with at least one year of relevant laboratory experience or training.
- At least one year of laboratory experience, preferably in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory setting.
- Experience following standard operating procedures and performing laboratory testing with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of specimen processing, laboratory quality control practices, and laboratory safety procedures.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Experience working with laboratory information systems.
Preferred
- Experience performing molecular diagnostic testing, including STI testing.
- Experience operating the Hologic Panther system or similar automated molecular diagnostic platforms.
- Experience using a Laboratory Information System, preferably Harvest LIS.
- ASCP certification (MLS or MLT) or equivalent certification.
- Experience working in a CLIA-regulated clinical laboratory.
Benefits & Perks
- Salary range of $34.64 to $43 per hour.
- Collective bargaining agreement coverage.
- Work schedule based on a 37.5-hour work week.
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Commuter benefits.