Locum Clinical Laboratory Technician/Technologist
Hamad Medical Corporation Qatar
SUMMARY
We are looking for a licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician/Technologist to perform complex technical work involving molecular analysis of human biological materials. This position will include a combination of the following responsibilities: extensive and complex steps requiring manual manipulation and pipetting, close monitoring and control, evaluation of data, and careful and accurate work.
LOCATION:
Remote Assignment, Doha, Qatar
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow the laboratory’s procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient tests result
Evaluate specimens received by the department and organize workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing and turnaround time of results
Extract, denature, and purify DNA from the assorted specimen
Perform PCR methods
Evaluate results to determine interference, inhibition, or other problems that arise during extraction, amplification, or sequencing of DNA
Perform quality control, validation, and other quality activities to verify the performance of clinical assays
Maintain equipment by performing assigned maintenance activities and troubleshooting unexpected problems with equipment
Record data to monitor temperatures of incubation equipment
Evaluate inventory of supplies and reagents and communicate order needs
Operate complex equipment and computer programs related to equipment
Maintain records of test results and archives of data
Maintain a neat and clean work environment
Perform proficiency testing to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies
Assist in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures for clinical assays. Document knowledge by reviewing and signing SOPs annually
Be open to a Six-Week remote Assignment
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Associate of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician, BS degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, biology, or related field preferred
2 -4 years of post-clinical laboratory experience
CERTIFICATION:
United States Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist license from United Stated Education Department required
Clinical Laboratory Technician. MLT ASCP preferred
Clinical Laboratory Technologist. MT/MLS ASCP preferred