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Position Overview

The Clinical Lab Technologist II position will be responsible for processing medically relevant biological samples through extraction and/or high throughput next-generation DNA sequencing assays. This role will work within a team of Laboratorians in a fast-paced, high production setting to process research and clinical diagnostic samples to provide test results to patients, oncologists and other medical practitioners and researchers. As such, high attention to detail and clinical mindedness are crucial to success in this role.

Adaptive's clinical laboratories are CLIA/CAP/NYS/FDA certified, and as such this position needs to adhere to and uphold all applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Scope/Impact

• Performs and provides broad support for DNA extractions, PCR amplification, or high-throughput sequencing assays on DNA libraries in accordance with standard laboratory processes and procedures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment such as liquid handling robotics and DNA sequencers.
• Completes tasks as assigned (e.g. routine clinical or research sample processing, validations, reagent QC runs, or special projects) accurately and following strict methodologies.
• Provides guidance to less-experienced staff.
• Performs training and/or competency assessments for Clinical Laboratory Technician/Technologist team members on high complexity molecular methods.

Complexity

• Performs protocols under compliance with regulatory agencies, models appropriate clinical, regulatory and safety practices.
• Suggests improvements to existing laboratory procedures and processes to improve the efficiency of the team.
• Works on assignments requiring considerable clinical judgement and initiative.
• Understands implications of their work performance and when to escalate issues upward.
• Ensures compliance with lab regulatory agencies (GxP, FDA, ISO).
• Keeps accurate and detailed records for all workflows following Good Documentation Practices.

Knowledge/Level of Expertise

• Demonstrates excellent clinical judgement and integrity by possessing deep knowledge/skills in a range of laboratory procedures and processes.
• Explains technical information within the team clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrates understanding of underlying scientific principles of analytical methods and provides relevant information to Supervisor or Lead Technologist to assist with troubleshooting assay or instrument issues leading to appropriate corrective actions.
• Exchanges ideas and information effectively to Supervisor or Lead Technologist.
• Handles sensitive information confidentially.

Interactions, Supervision and Discretion

• Exhibit clear and effective communication to facilitate effective handoff procedures.
• Provides guidance to more junior team members.
• Follows standardized laboratory processes and procedures with little to no instruction on daily work.
• Frequently exercises clinical discretion to suggest recommendations for improving work procedures and processes to improve efficiency.

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