Research Lab Tech I

Working under the supervision of laboratory manager and senior technicians the successful applicant will perform a variety

of routine procedures following established methodologies.

Testing personnel responsibilities include:

1. following the laboratory's pre-analytic and analytic procedures and maintaining records of tests;

2. maintaining records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient

specimens;

3. adhering to the laboratory's quality assurance procedures, including documenting all:

a. quality control activities;

b. instrument and equipment verifications;

c. maintenance and preventive maintenance; and

4. following the laboratory's policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established

performance specifications;

5. identifying and documenting problems that may adversely affect test performance and notifying the supervisor, assistant

director(s) or director; and

6. documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance

specifications.

Routine procedures and duties will include but are not limited to:

- Accessions routine patient specimens:

1. Accurately enters information from requisition into the computer following study specific work instructions.

2. Affixes bar-coded labels to requisition and tubes.

• With patient specimens performs:

a. Plasma extraction and storage

b. Serum extraction and storage

- Assists in collecting data for quality assurance and quality control program

- Transfers samples from racks to centrifuges and decant station.

- Decants and sorts specimens.

- Sorts and prioritizes samples delivered in the lab.

- Maintains safety. Practices safe work habits and directs staff as needed.

- Compliance with all laboratory regulations, including Joint Commission, CAP and other regulatory agencie

- Complies with biohazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and

biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace.

- Uses universal safety precautions and proper personal protective equipment to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.

- Completes annual biohazard/universal precaution safety training, as appropriate.

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in life

sciences, biochemistry, or chemistry Experience in molecular laboratory and/or a directly related research setting not

required but will be considered favorably.

- Prior experience with DNA extraction or cell lines not required but will be considered favorably.

- Must be well-versed in laboratory standards and practice

EEO Statement

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.