Molecular Genetic Technologist
- Employer
- Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories, LLC
- Location
- Houston, Texas - Medical Center
- Start date
- Jan 22, 2021
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Genetics, Infectious Disease, Laboratory, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pathology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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SUMMARY:
Conducts high complexity molecular tests in the treatment and diagnosis of genetic diseases
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs testing and troubleshoots assay performance
- Operates and maintains the laboratory equipment
- Performs QC and takes appropriate actions if systems deviate from the laboratory’s established specification
- Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION:
- Molecular Genetics Technologist I
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
- Relevant experience: 1-2 years
- Certification (preferred): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)
- Molecular Genetics Technologist II
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
- Relevant experience: 2-4 years
- Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)
OR
- Degree: Master’s degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
- Relevant experience: 1-2 years
- Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)
- Molecular Genetics Technologist III
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
- Relevant experience: 4-6 years
- Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)
OR
- Degree: Master’s degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
- Relevant experience: 2-4 years
- Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)
OR
- Degree: PhD in a scientific discipline or medical technology
- Relevant experience: 1-2 years
- Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)
COMPETENCIES:
- Technical Skills—DNA/RNA extraction from various sample types, Theoretical and Practical knowledge and experience of Real-time PCR, Ability to interpret data and troubleshoot real-time PCR assays
- Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Organized.
- Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Quick learner.
- Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently required to sit
- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Frequently required to talk or hear
- Frequently required utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use keyboard
- Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
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