COVID-19 LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST – YAP (FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA)

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Overview

Yap Health Services serves a population of 11,000. The laboratory, housed within the grounds of the 43 bed Yap state hospital performs clinical and public health testing and is the sole laboratory on the island. Yap laboratory is seeking to build its molecular testing capacity.

This position is directly under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor and Director of Health Services. The position is responsible for set up and validation of RT-PCR in addition to conducting other infectious disease testing as required. The laboratory technologist will be responsible for developing Standard Operating procedures for molecular testing in collaboration with National and Regional Laboratory Coordinators. The laboratory technologist will be responsible for training, competency testing and immediate and day to day supervision of other laboratory personnel in molecular testing. The position of Medical Technologist is broad in scope encompassing a strong background in basic sciences and at least 5 years of experience in infectious disease testing. Molecular test systems require strong attention to detail to perform DNA/RNA extractions and assays with specialized molecular techniques and analysis instrumentation. Key to performance will be efficiency in the daily workflow, proactive approach to training, and demonstration of solid team building and awareness.

Responsibilities

Performs complex molecular diagnostic DNA based tests

Ensures the laboratory is kept in a safe working environment and in compliance with OSHA and other laboratory safety standards.

Handle clinical samples and interface with the laboratory information management system.

Participate in Proficiency testing programs.

Train and supervise laboratorians in infectious disease testing

Assist in other areas of the laboratory as required

Minimum of five years laboratory work experience

Knowledge of PCR based procedures and PCR contamination control required.

Demonstrated supervisory experience

Performs complex molecular diagnostic DNA based tests

Ensures the laboratory is kept in a safe working environment and in compliance with OSHA and other laboratory safety standards.

Handle clinical samples and interface with the laboratory information management system.

Participate in Proficiency testing programs.

Train and supervise laboratorians in infectious disease testing

Assist in other areas of the laboratory as required

Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following platforms:

COBAS

Biofire

Cepheid

Applied Biosystem ABI 7500

Manual microbiology techniques- microscopy, culture and sensitivity

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Medical technology or Biological Science

Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registration Requirements: Must be eligible for registration with FSM Medical Licensing Board

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be

discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.