Mycobacteriology Medical Laboratory Technologist
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This is a Medical Laboratory Technologist II position that provides full-time clinical support for the Mycobacteriology laboratory in the Microbiology Unit. This position is responsible for specimen processing, culture set-up and examination, bright-field and fluorescent microscopy per laboratory protocol. The successful candidate will process sputum, blood, stool and other clinical specimens and perform tests that aid in the identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other mycobacteria species using conventional and molecular methods. This position provides training to other staff and is cross-trained to perform the functions of other positions within the Mycobacteriology laboratory to provide scheduling flexibility and critical backup support. The work involves the use of manual and automated methods and instrumentation, pipetting and extensive use of computers all while working within a high containment laboratory, i.e. BSL-3. This position involves repetitious tasks and tasks requiring manual dexterity. Working independently and with a team is required. The candidate is required to perform hands-on maintenance, repairs, and trouble-shooting when necessary. Work involves the application of comprehensive quality assurance protocols and activities.
The successful candidate must meet Federal CLIA '88 personnel requirements, which means you must have a degree in a specific field.
Degrees required: Bachelor's degree and/or above in the following fields: chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology. Degrees in other fields, such as social sciences or humanities, will not be accepted and your job application will be rejected.