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At Moffitt Cancer Center, we come face-to-face with cancer every day, but we also see courage. And it inspires us to be the safest and best place for cancer care – to bring greater hope to every patient we serve. It’s why we’ve been continually named One of the Top Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Moffitt is the top cancer hospital in Florida according to U.S. News & World Report and has been nationally ranked since 1999. Because working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join a dedicated, diverse and inclusive team of over 7,000 to be a part of the Courageous future we envision.
Maintains equipment and records; perform quality control and quality assurance activities, participate in the evaluation of new procedures and equipment; provide training for technologists, residents, fellows, and other medical staff; work efficiently in a computerized environment; assist with the functions required to maintain the smooth operation of the department such as clerical duties, reagent preparation, and inventory control; and write and revise technical procedures.
The Ideal Candidate
Has a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology (preferred).
Is ASCP certified.
Possesses superior organizational skills, and is capable of working independently.
Responsibilities
Specimen handling: Receives, accessions, and processes blood, and a variety of other human
Performs and reports tests according to standard operating procedures as established in the clinical molecular laboratory. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of molecular testing theory and scientific principles, routine testing procedures, and instrument operation and maintenance requirements, as they apply to molecular testing.
Credentials And Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Medical technology or Biologic Science is required.
Licensed Medical Technologist with Molecular Specialty by the state of Florida required.
Must possess 12 months experience in molecular pathology, medical technology or related field to include experience related to nucleic acid extraction and amplification by PCR techniques, DNA sequencing, mutation analysis, molecular oncology, appropriate specimen handling, quality control, and quality assurance as related to molecular laboratory techniques.
Sound technical knowledge of specialty as it relates to test validation, performance, QC, and QA activities knowledge of all applicable laboratory regulations required.