LAB TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - GENETICS.

Apply now » LAB TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - GENETICS. Job Title LAB TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - GENETICS. Job Family Function COO Job Code 30009896 Reports to Job Assigned Business Unit CPH Job Description Summary As Genetic Lab Specialist, he/she will be responsible for performing and supervising diagnostic genetic testing, ensuring quality assurance, supporting laboratory development, and assisting in the interpretation and reporting of genetic results in accordance with hospital policies and national/international standards. Strategic Roles & Responsibilities % 0 Strategic Roles & Responsibilities . Operational Roles & Responsibilities % 100% Operational Roles & Responsibilities Perform various molecular testing procedures include but not limited to PCR, NGS, FISH, RT-PCR, Karyotyping…etc. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance, or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the Molecular Genetics Consultant and/or Chief Technologist. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from JHAH laboratory's established performance specifications. Maintain confidentiality of patient’s files and individual logs. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Documentation of quality assurance and controls, maintenance logs, results entered into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Maintains equipment and assures integrity of data by calibrating and cleaning equipment, changing parts, and running control samples through equipment for quality control. Complying with safety, quality control, and accreditation agencies requirements (CAP, CBAHI, JCI). Education Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, genetics, molecular biology or equivalent medical laboratory sciences. Certifications SCFHS Classification and Saudi MOH Licensed American Pathologist Board of Certification (BOC) ASCP or equivalent is preferred Years of Experience Completion of a structured internship or clinical training program Minimum 9 years’ experience in a licensed Medical facility/Clinical laboratory as Lab Medical Technologist including minimum 5 years of experience in PCR, qPCR Sanger, NGS, and/or Microarray, or molecular pathology Languages English: Fully Proficient Arabic: Not Required Functional Competencies Clinical Expertise Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management Documentation Core Competencies Excellence Integrity Accountability Cybersecurity Person-Centered Care Acknowledgement Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Apply now » Find similar jobs: Clinical Jobs JHAH Corporate Site Job Categories Top Jobs Privacy Policy Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. © 2018 Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, genetics, molecular biology or equivalent medical laboratory sciences. Certifications/Licenses: Saudi MOH Licensed (and ASCP or equivalent is preferred). Experience: Minimum 9 years’ experience in a licensed medical facility/clinical laboratory as a Lab Medical Technologist, including minimum 5 years of experience in PCR, qPCR, Sanger, NGS and/or Microarray or molecular pathology.

Perform various molecular testing procedures including but not limited to PCR, qPCR, NGS, FISH, RT-PCR, and karyotyping. Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting of results and take corrective actions or notify the Molecular Genetics Consultant/Chief Technologist. Document all corrective actions for deviations from established performance specifications. Maintain confidentiality of patient data. Document quality assurance and controls; operate and maintain instrumentation and perform quality control checks. Ensure data integrity in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Ensure compliance with safety, quality control, and accreditation requirements (CAP, CBAHI, JCI). Assists in interpretation and reporting of genetic results according to hospital policies and standards.