Medical Laboratory Scientist - Human Leukocyte Antigens HLA
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Human Leukocyte Antigens HLA
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Job Description
The shift for this opportunity is MF 8 AM 4:30 PM) and no holidays or rotating weekends.
The Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) Laboratory provides support for the Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Department by offering histocompatibility and immunogenetics testing for patients family members and potential unrelated donors for patients eligible for hematopoietic cell transplantation or other cellular therapies. The laboratory utilizes a fullrange of stateofthe art molecular techniques including microbead array sequencespecific oligonucleotides (SSO) next generation sequencing (NGS) sequence specific primers (SSP) and realtime PCR (RTPCR).
* Previous experience in sterile molecular techniques is strongly desired.*
** Previous experience in HLA or Immunology is preferred.**
Job Responsibilities:
Execute prompt efficient and accurate performance validation and reporting of laboratory test results which are utilized for the purpose of prognosis diagnosis treatment and research.
Conduct ongoing documentation of all processes as required (e.g. QC compliance appropriate usage of material/ equipment/ PPE).
Comply with document and record management requirements.
Perform quality control activities (e.g. reagent analyzer) document results and escalate issues as required.
Assist in setup preventive maintenance and troubleshooting activities for equipment within lab under guidance.
Participate in ongoing lab inventory planning monitoring and management.
Assist in updating assigned sections of the procedure and preventive maintenance manuals to reflect current practices.
Collect quality data as assigned and assist in Quality Program initiatives as required.
Comply with all standards/ requirements of hospital and licensing/ accrediting agencies.
Inform supervisor of unusual observations or occurrences in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education and/or Training:
Bachelors degree in medical technology/medical laboratory science or in one of the biological chemical or physical sciences and completion of a medical laboratory training program required.
Minimum Experience:
Medical Laboratory skills obtained through clinical rotations or training are required
Medical Laboratory work experience preferred.
Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technologist from an approved accrediting organization (e.g. ASCP AMT NRCC ABB ASCPi (if taken after January 2015 is required within six 6 months of hire if not licensed in Tennessee as a medical laboratory professional.
Acceptable licenses are Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT)General Medical Laboratory SupervisorGeneral or Categorical Supervisor Special Analyst or Categorical Technologist in assigned laboratory section.
Compensation
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $29.00 $50.50 per hour for the role of Medical Laboratory Scientist Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA).Explore our exceptional benefits!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
