Research Associate II

Responsibilities

Each employee’s specific job responsibilities are uniquely defined by their individual training plan and assigned duties, but are generally defined as follows:

Complying with the laboratory’s technical, administrative and safety policies and procedures.

Participating in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan, adhering to quality control and preventive maintenance policies and appropriately documenting these activities.

Following the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable limits and documenting the problem and any corrective action.

Troubleshooting and identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or reporting of test results by initiating corrective action and using the defined electronic system to make the required management notification.

Performing proficiency testing in the same manner as routine samples.

Actively participating in successful and timely completion of training and competency assessment as outlined in the laboratory and departmental training programs.

Where competency has not been approved by supervision, will work under the direct supervision of an employee competent on the task.

Participating in continuing education according to accepted laboratory standards.

Participates in departmental and cross-functional teams to resolve problems or implement projects.

Can serve as a trainer on technical processes within the group.

Assist in achieving and maintaining laboratory certifications as appropriate. Each employee’s specific job responsibilities are uniquely defined by their individual training plan and assigned duties, but are generally defined as follows:

Qualifications

Master’s degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science, or,

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory/medical technology science with 3 years of experience in a clinical Laboratory.

Due to the nature of the tests extensive documentation skills are required

Requires good attention to detail

Good communication skills are a must

Requires the ability to adapt to change efficiently

Physical & Lifting Requirements

Lifting Requirements - medium work or exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pound of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force consistently.

Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, observing, reaching and repetitive motion.

Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions - exposure to fumes, dust, extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid, noise, vibration, mists or gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards and radiant energy hazards. OSHA Category I - duties performed routinely requires exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

Myriad Genetics Inc., is a leading personalized medicine company dedicated to being a trusted advisor transforming patient lives worldwide with pioneering molecular diagnostics. Myriad discovers and commercializes molecular diagnostic tests that:

determine the risk of developing disease, accurately diagnose disease, assess the risk of disease progression, and guide treatment decisions across six major medical specialties where molecular diagnostics can significantly improve patient care and lower healthcare costs.

Myriad is focused on three strategic imperatives:

maintaining leadership in an expanding hereditary cancer market, diversifying its product portfolio through the introduction of new products and increasing the revenue contribution from international markets. For more information on how Myriad is making a difference, please visit the Company's website:

www.myriad.com .

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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