Clinical Quality Control Technologist
Company: Eurofins
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Company Description This position is with Diatherix Eurofins
Clinical Diagnostics which is located in the Hudson Alpha
Institute, Huntsville, Alabama. Diatherix Eurofins Clinical
Diagnostics is a highly-specialized laboratory providing
cutting-edge molecular diagnostic testing services to hospitals and
physicians using proprietary TEM-PCR (Target Enriched Multiplex
Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology for precise detection of
infectious diseases at high levels of sensitivity and specificity,
and at very short turnaround times. Job Description General
Description: The Clinical QC Technologist is responsible for
specimen labeling, processing, test performance and storage, lab
maintenance, supply stocking, logging temperature and lot numbers,
aliquoting reagents, and following standard lab procedures, safety
guidelines, and HIPAA polices. Responsible for reagent QC testing,
reagent inventory, state lab specimen shipping, and preparation of
QC data and reports.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Specimen
Labeling and Assistance Duties (minimally perform) The Clinical QC
Technologist is responsible for specimen labeling, processing, test
performance and storage, lab maintenance, supply stocking, logging
temperature and lot numbers, aliquoting reagents, and following
standard lab procedures, safety guidelines, and HIPAA polices.
Responsible for reagent QC testing, reagent inventory, state lab
specimen shipping, and preparation of QC data and reports.Technical
Duties * Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling
and processing, test analyses, and maintaining records of patient
test results.* Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency
testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient
specimens.* Document instrument and procedural calibrations and
maintenance performed.* Follow the laboratory's established
policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the
laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.*
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate
from the laboratory's established performance specifications.*
Understand and follow procedures for specimen, batch, and plate
labeling and identification so that specimen traceability is
maintained through the entire high-throughput, teamwork testing
process.* Understand and follow reagent labeling and handling
procedures.* Performance of TEM-PCR lab duties is expected to be
accurate and efficient after initial 6 month competency assessment
and maintained at an acceptable level thereafter.* Clean and
decontaminate laboratory testing areas according to procedure after
each day's testing is complete in the area.* Stock laboratory with
supplies.Advanced Technical Duties * Setup and perform testing of
samples for troubleshooting, clinical, and stability studies.*
Setup and assist with testing of samples for validation and
verification studies of laboratory tests.* Properly document
records of studies performed, assuring traceability of dates,
samples, reagent lots, equipment IDs, and other pertinent records.*
Performance of qPCR and other molecular lab technologies is
expected to be accurate and efficient after initial 6 month
competency assessment of each specific task and maintained at
acceptable levels thereafter.* Proper handling of instrument blocks
for qPCR equipment when switching between 96-well and OpenArray
blocks on a QuantStudio 12K or other similar equipment as used in
the laboratory.QC Duties * Assure reagents are QC tested before use
with patient testing or concurrently with their first use.* Prepare
and organize QC testing materials and documents to be used during
testing.* Properly document and file QC records and data.* Analyze
and review QC data, in consultation with lab managers when needed.*
Maintain reagent receiving, labeling, inventory, and stocking.*
Periodically review for reagents approaching their expiration date
and handle accordingly.* Review and file equipment, lot number,
temperature, and other lab logs.* Pack and ship samples that are
required to be sent to state labs and log shipments
appropriately.All Areas * Perform all work duties as assigned by
shift on weekly work schedules, using any downtime for lab
maintenance or other assigned duties.* Adhere to the laboratory's
quality control policies and document all quality control
activities.* Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely
affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct
the problem or immediately notify the day's lead technologist.*
Participate in the laboratory's quality assurance plan.*
Participate in job specific training and annual competency
assessment reviews.* Keep workstations clean according to the
cleaning policy.* Wear personal protective equipment as required.*
Observe all safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions to a
lab supervisor or manager.* Perform any additional duties as
directed by Clinical Lab management.Additional Job Considerations *
A day's schedule can be effected by specimen delivery delays,
possibly resulting in later arrival times or later finish times.
Flexibility with scheduling, within reason, is required.* Weekend
and holiday work may be needed.* Work during adverse weather
conditions, as much as safety will allow, is
required.Qualifications Qualificatoins: * Bachelor of Science in
Laboratory Technology or a Life Science.* Qualify as Testing
Personnel as defined by CLIA rule --- 493.1489.* A minimum of 3
years work in a Clinical Lab.* Must possess proficiency with basic
computer programs.* Be a strong team player.* Excellent
communication skills.* Must be able to multitask and keep up in a
fast-paced environment.* Must work well on your own with minimal
supervision.Additional Information s
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