Molecular Technologist II, Grade 845 (
Job Number: 534379 )
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Description
Under the direct technical supervision of the Senior Molecular Genetics Technologist (General Supervisor) and the administrative supervision of the Genetics Lab Administrative Director, the Molecular Technologist II performs routine molecular laboratory procedures and techniques used for the preparation, processing, and analysis of nucleic acid samples as authorized by the Laboratory Directors (Director and Technical Supervisor). All tasks shall be performed in accordance with established departmental procedures and documentation protocols.
Essential Functions: • Performs high-complexity tests as authorized by the technical supervisors. • Prepares human and bacterial samples for analysis using genomic and plasmid nucleic acid preparation techniques. • Restriction enzyme digestion techniques on nucleic acid samples. • PCR (polymerase chain reaction) techniques on nucleic acid samples. • Electrophoresis blotting and hybridization on nucleic acid samples. • Photographic and auto radiographic techniques and other documentation or image analysis procedures. • Analysis of results and data produced from the nucleic acid procedures (as above). • Performs testing of newly developed lab procedures and techniques, as directed and report on results. • Maintains complete and accurate documentation and records. • Performs case review prior to final report. • Trains other staff as assigned. • Perform other related duties as qualified, trained and assigned. • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience, excluding training, in a clinical or research molecular biology laboratory performing clinical molecular diagnostic testing procedures and techniques, OR must have successfully completed Kaiser Permanente in-house molecular technologist trainee/Tech I position (CA Trainee). • Bachelor’s degree in biological or clinical laboratory science or a field related to genetics from an US-accredited college or university or equivalent. • Must have a current CA State License as a Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist Scientist. • Must be a Certified Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Molecular Biology by the National Certification Agency (NCA). • Must have the demonstrated ability to perform clinical molecular diagnostic testing procedures and techniques as determined by the Employer, including genomic and plasmid DNA preparation, restriction enzyme digestion, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), electrophoresis, blotting, and hybridization techniques on DNA samples. • Must be able to analyze results and data produced from the testing and perform case review prior to final report. • Demonstrates and maintains professional conduct including courtesy and patience in all interactions with patients, members, physicians, co-workers, volunteers and visitors. Willing to provide excellent service within the bounds of ones ability, policies and bargaining unit agreement, as applicable. • Ability to read and comprehend protocols, instructions, correspondence, and memos, and communicate as the job requires. • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Primary Location : California-San Jose-San Jose Medical Offices - Module 6 5755 Cottle Rd
Scheduled Hours (1-40) : 40
Shift : Day
Working Days : Tue-Sat
Working Hours Start : 9:30 AM
Working Hours End : 6:00 PM
Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group (Union Affiliation) : United Healthcare Workers - West
Job Level : Entry Level
Job : Laboratory
Public Department Name : Genetics Laboratory
Travel : No
Job Eligible for Benefits : Yes
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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