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Medical Laboratory Technologist I - 2nd Shift

CareDx, Inc. · Waltham, MA
Full-timeLABHealthcare$128,000–$173,000/yr
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CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Within CareDx's Specialty Oncology business, we are focused on improving the management of HPV-driven cancers through innovative diagnostic solutions. NavDx®, our blood-based DNA test, helps clinicians detect molecular signs of disease recurrence, monitor treatment response, and guide patient management throughout the care journey. Our team is committed to expanding access to actionable insights that support more informed cancer care. The Molecular/Medical Laboratory Technologist performs laboratory analysis on clinical specimens using established laboratory procedures. Duties include but are not limited to; processing of specimens, performance of moderate, and highly complex analytical testing, establishing performing and documenting quality assurance, quality control, equipment maintenance, and accurately documenting all work performed under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director. A Molecular/Medical Laboratory Technologist I will recognize and resolve problems using good laboratory practices. Minimum Education, Experience, & Specialized Knowledge (Required): Reporting to the General/Technical Supervisor, you will be supporting the Clinical Laboratory in processing of clinical specimens. Duties include: Effectively communicates via written, verbal, face-to-face, telephone, and computer methods. Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to clients and patients. Maintains CAP/CLIA compliance. Maintains quality assurance and quality control programs, taking corrective action when necessary. Follow lab procedures for specimen processing. Determines specimen acceptability, consulting with supervisor, technologist, or Lab Director as needed taking appropriate action when necessary. Understands and recognizes laboratory information system alerts and flags and takes the appropriate action. Recognizes when information presented on requisitions is unclear and ambiguous and knows and follows corrective actions to be taken Assists in the drafting of result reports within the scope of the position. Communicates with staff to ensure highest level quality of work for each specimen received. Assists technologist team with various lab duties. Assists in training new employees. Performs moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes with moderate supervision. Interprets problems with specimens which meet the rejection criteria for unacceptable samples. Makes the decision to reject a sample and request recollection to ensure validity of results. Operates laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment. Completes and documents required maintenance activities on equipment, recognizes and elevates potential issues reporting service needs to leadership for resolution. Performs quality control procedures as specified and maintains quality control records and documentation necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies. Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling and transport procedures. Prepares specimens for analysis and determines acceptability of samples within guidelines. Assists in developing procedures for specimen collection, handling and transport to maintain specimen integrity and viability. Validates acceptability of test results by review of test parameters. Identifies the technical, instrumental and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results. Monitors quality assurance and assists in data collection and preparation of QA indicators. Performs internal and external proficiency testing. Handles proficiency testing samples in the same…

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