Molecular Diagnostics Technologist

The Pathology Department is seeking a Molecular Diagnostics Technologist who, under the general supervision of the laboratory manager, performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures. These duties require a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of both routine and complex clinical and/or research laboratory tests on different specimens, including but not limited to blood, bone marrow, and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded specimens, in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Prepare and determine the suitability of reagents following defined formulas and procedures.
• Document and report test results. Completes required logs and supporting documents.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including routine repairs, and notifies service personnel when more complex problems occur.
• Perform related general duties such as ordering supplies, general lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.
• Participate in the training of new employees, students, and physicians in laboratory methodology.
• Strictly comply with patient care and confidentiality policies, and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

• Clinical Lab Compliance and Safety - Developing
• Data Collection and Reporting - Developing
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Developing
• Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Developing
• Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Developing
• Reagent Preparation and Quality Control - Developing
• The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• One year's experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Molecular Biology (MB) ASCP certification.

Classified Title: Molecular Diagnostics Technologist  
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($55,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Pat Molecular Diagnostics Lab  
Personnel area: School of Medicine