Medical Technologists_General at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Fishers, Indiana

Posted in Other 23 days ago.





Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials



Job Description



When you become a part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll be joining an inquisitive team that shares your passion for accelerating life science research and impacting lives of patients around the globe. With our annual revenues of more than $40 billion, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.




Location/Division Specific Information




Here in the ThermoFisher One Lambda Clinical Lab at Fishers, IN, we are working towards bringing molecular technologies from bench-to-bedside and improving patient diagnostics and, are looking for a full-time Medical Technologist to join the core team.



Discover Impactful Work:



Medical technologists shall be working under direct technical lead of the Laboratory Supervisor and will be performing technical and scientific processes in a high-complexity clinical diagnostics laboratory. This position requires handling clinical samples, performing routine protein analysis and using an array of molecular biology technologies such as PCR, NGS, and LC/MSMS. All testing and tasks shall be performed in accordance with established departmental and quality control procedures and laboratory-approved protocols.



A day in the Life:



  • Receive, accession and prepare (handling and storing) human specimens for testing according to established laboratory procedures and protocols.

  • Performs complex laboratory procedures (NGS, PCR, LC/MS) utilized in clinical diagnostics

  • Participates in competency assessments and proficiency testing

  • Method development and validation for high-complexity assays

  • Be proficient in analyzing data using various data analysis software, documenting results, and following laboratory's directives for reporting and maintaining complete and accurate test records.

  • Perform daily function checks and routine preventative maintenance and calibration procedures.

  • Support and align with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.

  • Follow CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as stipulated in their documents.

  • Provide initial troubleshooting and problem solving for NGS and PCR based molecular testing and LC/MS based protein analysis and notify issues when required.

  • Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

  • Interact daily with LIMS, respond to queries, prepare reports and track specimens.

There is a potential to learn and grow as we adopt and adapt novel esoteric testing and molecular biology technologies at this site. Protocols and test procedures, duties and responsibilities for this position will be subject to change.



Keys to Success:





Education




  • Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, biological or clinical laboratory science or a related field (such as, molecular biology, biochemistry). Masters preferred.



Experience




  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a clinical or molecular diagnostics laboratory performing testing procedures and techniques.



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities




  • Experience in College of American Pathologist (CAP) accredited laboratory or American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI)

  • ASCP Certification (preferred)



Physical Requirements




None



Why join us?



Join a scientific community of over 85,000 passionate people across the globe having a positive impact on the world; there is no limit on where your career can take you with us!


Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
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