Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or a closely related field required., Minimum of 4 years laboratory experience in infectious disease, including PCR data analysis and assay validation., MLS or MT certification and required state licenses are a plus., Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft 365, and exceptional attention to detail are essential..

Key responsibilities:

Review and analyze data generated from PCR instrumentation to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Complete routine and non-routine data verification, certification, and reporting for client laboratories.

Collaborate with Lab Management and Quality managers to implement corrective actions following assessments and audits.

Maintain patient confidentiality and handle specimens appropriately according to established standards.

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services is the nation's premier clinical laboratory consulting, management, and recruiting company. We enjoy a rewarding atmosphere built on teamwork, recognition, and growth. This atmosphere enables us to provide innovative solutions and extraordinary client service to fulfill our mission of making quality lab testing more accessible.

We are looking for a part-time (approximately 25 hours) Molecular Laboratory Specialist II to join our remote infectious disease data analysis and review (DADR) team.

Shift would be Monday through Friday 6:00pm - 11pm EST with every 4th Saturday rotation (on-call).

Snapshot / What You'll Do:

As part of the Molecular DADR team, you will review and analyze data generated from polymerase chain reaction (PCR) instrumentation. We perform a special check and balance process to make sure patients get results that they can trust, and you get to play a part in helping patients get the care they need.

This is a remote, work from home (WFH) opportunity with company-provided computer equipment. We are looking for experienced lab specialist with knowledge of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) platform, laboratory set-up, sample preparation, validation, and technologist training, as well as familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality control procedures, troubleshooting problems, documentation of actions taken to correct problems, and adhering to strict standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or a closely related field required.
Minimum of 4 years laboratory experience (infectious disease) that includes experience in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) data and review analysis, assay validation, and correlation studies is preferable, as well as the policies and procedures of CLIA, COLA, and other accreditation organizations.
MLS or MT certification, a plus.
Required state licenses, a plus.

We are looking for someone with:

Exceptional professionalism and integrity
Ability to effectively communicate scientific terms to all levels of staff and clients, verbally and in writing
Self-Motivational skills to maintain accuracy of their work
Tech Savvy - strong computer skills, especially Microsoft 365 offerings
Impeccable attention to detail, accuracy, organizational and time management skills

Salary and Benefits for part-time employment:

$23-27 per hour, based on experience
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% match

Basic Duties include, but not limited to:

Completes routine and non-routine data verification, certification, review, and reporting.
Provides service to client laboratories as assigned.
Identifies and keeps managers informed of issues identified in the course of job duties.
Actively contributes to effective problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts.
In close collaboration with Lab Management, Quality and Consulting managers, completes tasks for needed corrective and preventive actions following assessments and audits.
Supports the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives from superiors to enhance laboratory quality with reference to accepted standards and requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
Recognize unusual and unacceptable specimens and handle appropriately.
Perform other laboratory functions such as maintain laboratory records, quality control charts, maintenance logs and various logs as needed.
Complete company-provided training and apply knowledge and skills resulting in accurate, quality- driven data review and/or analysis.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities. If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

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