Genetic Lab Specialist

Genetic Lab Specialist

Role: Genetic Lab Specialist.

Job Title

Genetic Lab Specialist.

Job Family

Genetics Technologist.

Function

COO

Job Code

XXXXXX

Reports to Job

Assigned Business Unit CPH

Job Description Summary

As Genetic Lab Specialist, he/she will be responsible for performing and supervising diagnostic genetic testing, ensuring quality assurance, supporting laboratory development, and assisting in the interpretation and reporting of genetic results in accordance with hospital policies and national/international standards.

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities %

0

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

Operational Roles & Responsibilities %

100

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform varies molecular testing procedures include but not limited to PCR, NGS, FISH, RT-PCR, Karyotyping…etc. 
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance, or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the Molecular genetics Consultant and/or Chief Technologist.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from JHAH laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient’s files and individual logs.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Documentation of quality assurance and controls, maintenance logs, results entered into a Laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Maintains equipment and assures integrity of data by calibrating and cleaning equipment, changing parts, and running control samples through equipment for quality control.
• Complying with safety, quality control, and accreditation agencies requirements (CAP, CBAHI, JCI).

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in genetics, molecular biology, medical laboratory sciences, or a related field.

Professional Certifications Required

SCFHS Classification and Saudi MOH Licensed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  American Pathologist Board of Certification (BOC) ASCP or equivalent  is required.

Years of Experience

Completion of a structured internship or clinical training program.

Minimum 9 years’ experience in a licensed Medical facility/Clinical laboratory as Lab Medical Technologist including minimum 5 years of experience in molecular genetics or molecular pathology.

Languages

English: Fully Proficient; Arabic: Not Required

Functional Competencies

• Clinical Expertise
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
• Documentation

Core Competencies

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Cybersecurity
• Person-Centered Care