MyCode Laboratory Technician

Location:

Weis Center for Research

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Performs various procedures with multiple patient specimen sources such that the accurate personal health information and chain of custody is preserved. Performs duties to process patient samples, extract and analyze nucleic acids, and proper placement of samples in biorepository storage facilities following regulations and guidelines. Assists with duties of patient sample retrieval and preparation for multiple purposes including shipments to collaborators to allow return of results to patients and for various research projects.

Job Duties:

• Manages multiple work processes efficiently.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Handles patient specimens properly.
• Confirms identification and specimen suitability.
• Uses appropriate accessioning procedures and recognizes any discrepancies on orders.
• Operates all instrumentation involved with patient sample retrieval from system.
• Operates all instrumentation involved with sample processing and handling in the laboratoryReplenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols.
• Performs and records daily laboratory and instrument cleaning logs.
• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed for job functionality.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
• cleanliness of all work areas and is responsible for all safety aspects of the laboratory.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree-Healthcare Related Degree (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Multitasking, Organizing, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.