Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:Position SummaryThe Core Technologist I position is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity clinical assays, and assists with troubleshooting and training new staff. A Technologist I adheres to departmental and SRL policies/procedures while participating in daily workflows on the assigned bench. They also assist in special projects as assigned and support administrative tasks as needed within the Core Laboratory. Job Responsibilities:Essential FunctionsEfficiently performs moderate & high complexity clinical assays according to written SOPsAdheres to departmental/OSHA policies and procedures including quality control, analytical performance, quality assurance, and safetyContributes to general laboratory functions by keeping a neat work area, attending meetings, and complying with laboratory procedures and safety practicesEnsures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processingAnalyzes reviews, and reports test and quality control results and takes remedial action when indicatedEnters and verifies data within the clinical LIMS systemPerforms, documents, and maintains Quality Control assessments and dataCapable to allow peer shadowing that is effective and informativeManages iron mountain storageGeneral laboratory housekeeping, including the regular cleaning of sinks, counters, and equipment as appropriateEnthusiastically performs miscellaneous duties with completion in a designated time frameFiles documentation associated with daily production runsParticipates in laboratory continuing education programCultivates a positive work environment and a culture of quality and respectParticipates in daily workflow and resolving technical issuesConsults with production leadership, management and vendor support to resolve reagent and instrument issues as directedParticipates in instrument maintenance, scheduling routine vendor maintenance, comparisons, carryover, calibration verificationParticipates in supply management on assigned bench including inventory counts, order requests, reagent lot to lots, labeling and appropriate usageTrains new personnel as assignedParticipates in/recommends process improvement/quality assurance projects as assignedAssists on complex projects as assignedEdits technical SOPs for accuracy of content as assignedAssists internal process audits as assignedAssists with validation/verification runs for new assays as assignedSkillsUnderstands and follows written procedures and verbal instructionsBasic computer knowledge including MS Excel and WordAbility to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and work well across lab areasAbility to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workloadAbility to handle multiple priorities and manage stress appropriatelyAbility to work alone with minimal supervisionWorks with initiative, independence, and demonstrates good judgmentAbility to learn complex lab automation and networked lab systemsExcellent attention to detail and ability to collect and analyze data using graphs, tables, charts, and mathematical calculationsAbility to learn and master high complexity methodologiesGood dexterity with manual and automated pipettesRequirementsMinimum:B.S. or Associate in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical SciencePreferred: 1 year of pertinent laboratory experience or professional laboratory certification in Clinical Laboratory Science by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalentScheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:Job Category:Laboratory OperationsCompany:Sonic Reference Laboratory, IncSonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.