Clinical Lab Scientist - Flow Cytometry

Responsibilities: Functions as a Team Member assisting Lab Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of High-Complexity Testing Laboratories and is committed to utilizing the most current technologies available. Performs a wide range of FDA-approved and laboratory-developed procedures in high volume clinical lab settings. Has an interest in learning new techniques and acquiring new responsibilities in performing laboratory-developed tests and validating novel assays.

Qualifications: RequiredRequirements for Molecular Diagnostics Lab ScientistBachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institutionMust have Georgia recognized certification in Medical Technology or being eligible for such certification. One (1) year of biochemistry, analytical chemistry (quantitative analysis) or molecular biology laboratory experience. Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test. Requirements for Flow Cytometry Lab ScientistBachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institutionMust have Georgia recognized certification in Medical Technology or being eligible for such certification. One (1) year of laboratory experience in hematology, blood banking, immunology or related disciplines. Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test. Preferred Preferred for Molecular Diagnostics Lab Scientist Basic knowledge of assay development. Experience in various methods of nucleic acids purification (DNA, RNA) Knowledge of various platforms for real-time PCR (TAQMAN, FRET, etc), familiarity with molecular diagnostic software for sequence analysis and DNA-fragment analysis. Ability to prioritize required duties and responsibilities. Skills to define problems, to collect data, to establish facts and to draw valid conclusions. Basic computer skills: knowledge of MS Office (Excel, MS Word); basic statistics skills; understanding laboratory information systems. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to adjust to flexible schedules varied hours or work on-call. Preferred for Flow Cytometry Lab Scientist Experience in clinical flow cytometry. Experience with operations of BD flow cytometers. Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and software for flow cytometry. Ability to prioritize required duties and responsibilities. Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram or schedule form. Basic computer skills: knowledge of MS Word, Excel, understanding of laboratory information systems. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to adjust to the flexible schedule, varied hours or work on-call. Work Hours8:30 AM-5 PM