COVID-19 Testing Technologist I - Georgetown University Medical Center

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Requirements

Georgetown University is standing up a new COVID-19 testing lab at our bone marrow transplant lab in Rockville, MD. The testing is for students, employees, and contractors at Georgetown University who live on campus, work on campus, and live in the surrounding neighborhood.

Testing Technologist is responsible for high volume specimen processing, high complexity molecular test performance and for reporting test results. Individual must be able to

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test performance and result analysis, reporting and maintaining records of test results;

• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;

• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, perform and document assigned quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;

• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance;

• 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 general supervisor or technical supervisor;

• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

• Meet HIPAA requirements for the protection of health information and personal identifying information

• Assist the general supervisor in daily work responsibilities and training of new technicians

Interacts routinely with other Research Technicians. Position reports directly to Manager. Communicates via telephone, email, letters and forms, face-to-face, and in other electronic formats with internal and external staff and partnering agencies.

Qualifications

• Academic: Minimum requirement of Bachelor's degree in science or health related field.

• Practical Experience: 1-2 years in laboratory setting with experience in the use of molecular biology techniques while working in biosafety level two conditions; clinical laboratory experience would be preferred.

• Technical Qualifications: Attention to detail, ability to manage high volume workflow, and advanced organizational skills. Good computer skills. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with colleagues of diverse backgrounds.

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EEO Statement:

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu/ or view the https://s3.amazonaws.com/georgetown/2019/2019-Benefits-Guide/index.html for more information.

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