Clinical Genomics Laboratory Technologist
Job ID: 132340
Technician/Technologists
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
May 2, 2022
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Performs clinical laboratory analyses including extraction and Next-Generation Sequencing library preparation on various specimen types. Produces and documents accurate laboratory results for diagnosis and treatment of disease. Contributes to periodic lab maintenance. Adheres to Penn Medicine’s policies and procedures and conforms to all safety practices. Maintains specified laboratory documents required by various accreditation agencies. Maintains the confidentiality of health information on all patients.
B.S. degree in Molecular Biology or B.S. degree in a chemical or biological science with academic credits that meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing. Master’s Degree and more than one year of demonstrated experience with Next-Generation Sequencing preferred. A minimum of two years lab experience in a non-classroom laboratory setting required. Clinical lab experience preferred. Knowledge of, and ability to manage, the general hazards encountered when working with potentially infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, radioisotopes and laboratory equipment
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
