Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist - HLA
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About the Role
National Reference Laboratory (NRL) seeks a Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist - HLA to perform specialized HLA testing for organ and stem cell transplantation. The role requires expertise in molecular diagnostics, immunology, and transplant laboratory operations.
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Responsibilities
- Perform HLA typing using low resolution (RT PCR, SSOP) and high resolution (NGS) methodologies.
- Conduct HLA antibody screening and identification using Luminex platforms.
- Perform HLA flow cytometry crossmatching and support virtual crossmatch assessments.
- Extract and process DNA samples for molecular testing and analysis.
- Accession, process, and maintain laboratory specimens and associated records in accordance with established procedures.
- Perform quality control, instrument verification, and documentation activities to ensure compliance with laboratory standards.
- Validate and review test results, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timely reporting.
- Participate in shift work, on call coverage, and other laboratory duties as required to support operational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related field
- Current DOH, DHA, or equivalent professional licensure/eligibility as a Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience, including hands on experience in HLA and Transplant Laboratory testing
- Demonstrated experience with HLA typing, HLA antibody testing, flow cytometry crossmatching, and molecular diagnostic techniques
- Experience using NGS, Luminex, RT PCR, SSOP, or similar platforms relevant to histocompatibility testing
- Strong understanding of laboratory quality management systems and accreditation requirements, including CAP, ISO 15189, and related standards
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Overview
- M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments.
- National Reference Laboratory (NRL) provides world class diagnostic services to the M42 network and partners with more than 250 clients.
- The Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist HLA plays a critical role within the Histocompatibility and Transplant Laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Perform HLA typing using low resolution (RT PCR, SSOP) and high resolution (NGS) methodologies.
- Conduct HLA antibody screening and identification using Luminex platforms.
- Perform HLA flow cytometry crossmatching and support virtual crossmatch assessments.
- Extract and process DNA samples for molecular testing and analysis.
- Accession, process, and maintain laboratory specimens and associated records in accordance with established procedures.
- Perform quality control, instrument verification, and documentation activities to ensure compliance with laboratory standards.
- Validate and review test results, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timely reporting.
- Participate in shift work, on call coverage, and other laboratory duties as required to support operational needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- Current DOH, DHA, or equivalent professional licensure/eligibility as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
- Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience, including hands on experience in HLA and Transplant Laboratory testing.
- Demonstrated experience with HLA typing, HLA antibody testing, flow cytometry crossmatching, and molecular diagnostic techniques.
- Experience using NGS, Luminex, RT PCR, SSOP, or similar platforms relevant to histocompatibility testing.
- Strong understanding of laboratory quality management systems and accreditation requirements, including CAP, ISO 15189, and related standards.
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