Molecular Diagnostics Technologist; Pathology

The Pathology Department is seeking a Molecular Diagnostics Technologist who, under the general supervision of the laboratory manager, performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures. These duties require a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially when results are abnormal or atypical.

• Perform a variety of both routine and complex clinical and/or research laboratory tests on different specimens, including but not limited to blood, bone marrow, and formalin‑fixed paraffin‑embedded specimens, in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Prepare and determine the suitability of reagents following defined formulas and procedures.
• Document and report test results. Completes required logs and supporting documents.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including routine repairs, and notifies service personnel when more complex problems occur.
• Perform related general duties such as ordering supplies, general lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.
• Participate in the training of new employees, students, and physicians in laboratory methodology.
• Strictly comply with patient care and confidentiality policies, and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

• Clinical Lab Compliance and Safety - Developing
• Data Collection and Reporting - Developing
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Developing
• Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Developing
• Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Developing
• Reagent Preparation and Quality Control - Developing
• The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• One year’s experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Molecular Biology (MB) ASCP certification.

Classified

Title:

Molecular Diagnostics Technologist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC

Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($55,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Pat Molecular Diagnostics Lab

Personnel area:
School of Medicine

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards:
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

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Education and Experience Equivalency:
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18…