Medical Lab Tech - Molecular Diagnostics, Sanger & Fragment Analysis (Limited Term)

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

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Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

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Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) was founded in 1995, opening the doors of the Petit Biotechnology Building in 1999, and since that time, it has served as a catalyst for innovative bioengineering and bioscience research (https://research.gatech.edu/bio). The Molecular Evolution Core Laboratory is housed within IBB (https://research.gatech.edu/bio/research/core-facilities).

Support the technologist, unit supervisor, ordering providers, and patients in the acquisition, performance, and reporting of results on samples and tests required for each patient. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Supervisor of Laboratory and Radiologic Services, Physicians, SHS staff, and students. This position will typically advise and counsel: same as above. This position will supervise: None.

Job Duty 1 -
Check in patients for laboratory and radiographic procedures

Job Duty 2 -
Review appropriateness of test orders; instruct patients in specimen collection; perform blood collection using various techniques; process specimens

Job Duty 3 -
Perform test procedures in the assigned area and other areas as needed. Provide technical leadership in designated area(s).

Job Duty 4 -
Perform quality assurance activities that include quality control, proficiency testing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting. Formulate plans for performance improvement activities.

Job Duty 5 -
Prepare x-ray orders to be entered/enter orders to be performed by Radiology Technologists. Log quality assurance data, file X-ray reports/distribute radiological and laboratory reports to the clinic.

Job Duty 6 -
Provide evidence of professional development; demonstrate competence in performance improvement principles. Contribute to the SHS Service Culture.

Job Duty 7 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Two-year Technical School or two-year Associate's Degree leading to certification as a nationally and state-certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
Overnight travel required for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours, degree in Biology with eligibility for certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (due to client shift schedules, project requirements).

Required Experience
Six months post-graduate

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Biology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Medical Lab Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience
• Strong bench skills: pipetting accuracy, careful technique, attention to detail
• Experience in a lab setting (clinical, diagnostic, or research) with one or more of the following: qPCR, ELISA, Sanger sequencing, and/or capillary electrophoresis/fragment analysis
• Comfortable following SOPs and producing clean, complete records

Attach cover letter and resume as PDFs. Please name cover letter "Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter" and resume "Last Name, First Name - Resume".

SKILLS
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite and email. Must work effectively as a team member in a diverse or multidisciplinary group and demonstrate an openness to others. Minimum of three months working knowledge with at least one Laboratory Information System (LIS).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Atlanta, GA

Job Grade: S4

Anticipated hourly rate of $23.61 - $27.22 will be commensurate with qualifications.

This position is limited term. All employment and assignments are ultimately contingent upon funding.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check + a 9-panel drug test. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening