Clinical Lab Technologist

Overview: Revvity Omics, a division of Revvity, is a clinical molecular and biochemical laboratory offering a variety of screening and diagnostic testing options. From prenatal screening before birth to newborn screening shortly after birth and whole genome sequencing through one’s lifetime. Our goal is to provide valuable and insightful information about potential underlying genetic conditions, guiding patients and providers to improved health outcomes. We are seeking a Clinical Lab Technologist I at our Pittsburgh state-of-the-art omics laboratory to perform clinical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Role & Responsibilities: Prepares specimens for analysis and organizes tests to be performed. Performs clinical testing according to standard operating procedures, related to specimen handling, processing, and test analyses. Accesses and handles protected health information (PHI) according to laboratory policies and procedures and in a manner consistent with federal regulations. Prepares and properly labels reagents required for laboratory testing. Performs general laboratory duties such as glassware cleaning, reagent making, etc. Verifies proper instrument function by checking and calibrating laboratory instruments and documents data. Maintains legible work records. Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all quality control activities. Follows the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the lab established acceptable levels of performance. Pays careful attention to detail during all laboratory tasks. Follows instructions from Supervisors, and all Leadership. Maintains a clean and orderly work area. Performs all job duties in a manner consistent with, laboratory, CLIA, CAP and local regulations. Maintains good communication with leadership, team members and customers. Follows safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities and report any potential safety hazards to Supervisors; address them immediately if possible. Understands ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment. The list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary. Other Additional Duties Assigned (Not exhaustive list of all potential duties) Records on instrument log any repairs, replacement and maintenance performed on laboratory instruments. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the lab’s established performance specifications. Participates, as requested, in the training of new employees. Performs routine preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure. Reviews test results (if applicable). Enters findings into the laboratory information systems. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Lab Director. Proficient in 50-75% departmental assays or processes as determined by the manager/supervisor. Solves problems pertaining to sample issues. Provides minor direction to team to support shift efficiency and productivity. Proficiency greater than 75% of departmental assays or process as determined by the manager/supervisor. Assists Lead(s) with day-to-day tasks. Acts as a subject matter expert in areas of testing and support problem investigation to resolution (Senior/Team Lead) ...