POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist, Data Reviewer is a member of the Operations Department to review and analyze clinical test results. This individual collaborates with a team of CLS and laboratory personnel to maintain accurate records of test results and patient information, and perform any troubleshooting as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review clinical test results of molecular genetic testing received from laboratories for accuracy and translate into LIMS.
• Review and analyze raw data files in proper software and resolve routine issues.
• Verify the proper specimen analyzed for patients and reviews the test requisition forms to verify the correct tests were performed.
• Work within several laboratory information systems to review patient demographics and make corrections as needed.
• Responsible for understanding most current applicable standard operating procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action and follows GLP (good laboratory practice).
• Given detailed instruction, can complete additional tasks assigned by lead, supervisor, or manager in a timely manner.
• Comply with all company and department policies and procedures. This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure
Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment.
BS/BA degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or a related field
Current MT/MLS/CLS/MB certification preferable from ASCP, AMT, or AAB.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in Molecular Biology preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Word processing and data management skills.
• Ability to work well in a group
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone and read printed material. Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) at times.
• Duties typically performed in office setting.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
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