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

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Complete required logs and supporting documents.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including routine repairs, and notify service personnel of more complex problems.
• Perform related general duties, e.g. order supplies, perform general lab maintenance, maintain safety records, etc.
• Participate in the training of new employees, learners, and physicians on laboratory methodology.
• Strictly comply with patient care and confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, chemistry or related field.
• One year of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Molecular Biology (MB) ASCP certification.

Technical Skills & 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.

Classified Title: Molecular Diagnostics Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC
Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually ($60,000 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

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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