Medical Technologist
Gift of Life Marrow Registry
Boca Raton, FL
Analyst, Science / R&D / Research, Information Technology
The Medical Technologist is responsible for working under the Medical Technical Supervisor on the technical and scientific performance of the laboratory. The Medical Technologist is required to be onsite at all times testing is performed. The Medical Technologist will be available to perform daily Hematology and Flow Cytometry processing and testing utilizing cytometer and hematology analyzer software, perform data acquisition of patient samples and perform data analysis of the processed samples.
Responsibilities
- Performs examination of specimens. Interprets, documents and reports test results.
- Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and references ranges for test methods.
- Assist in the labeling, document review and manufacturing release process for apheresis products collected at Gift of Life.
- Ensure safety practices are established and followed for universal precautions and proper use of PPE necessary for the handling of donor samples in the laboratory.
- Managing Send-out tests;
- Managing supplies, reagents;
- Serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed.
- Manages test data, records and completes all documentation in compliance with GDP and GMP requirements
- Must be flexible, change ready and available when necessary to support operations and workload priorities.
- Shift work and weekend work hours may be required depending on workload demand
- Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the program
- Minimum of 3-5 years of FLOW Cytometry and Hematology experience
- Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must have proficient computer skills.
- Must be able to read and comprehend written procedures and instructions.
- Must be able to work flexible shifts.
- Must have good customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.
This position is basically sedentary with some walking, standing, stooping and lifting required. Occasional lifting of objects weighing in excess of 20 pounds. Travel may also be required.
About the company
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Gift of Life Marrow Registry facilitates blood stem cell and marrow transplants for children and adults battling life-threatening diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell and other genetic disorders.
Gift of Life is a leading national bone marrow and stem cell registry that serves patients all over the world seeking donors for transplants.
It was founded during the grass roots efforts to save the life of New Jersey leukemia patient Jay Feinberg, and has grown to become a leading global registry. Gift of Life is accredited by the World Marrow Donor Association, and is an affiliate donor registry of the National Marrow Donor Program and participant in the international Bone Marrow Donors Worldwide registry.
Gift of Life added an in-house apheresis center in 2019 and cellular therapy laboratory in 2020, ensuring its commitment to quality and consistency every step of the way.