HLA Lab Specialist American Red Cross 5,484 reviews - Dedham, MA 02026 Job Description: INTERNAL POSTING ONLY Job Summary: The incumbent is responsible for performing serological, molecular and immunological testing of patients, donors and contract samples. Participates in the educational and developmental activities of the laboratory. SCOPE: The incumbent reports to the Laboratory Manager of HLA Services. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs serological, molecular and immunological procedures in the HLA laboratory that include, but are not limited to, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, NGS (Next Generation Sequencing), Sanger sequence based typing, probe hybridization/detection, crossmatching, antibody screens and other procedures as defined. Performs quality control functions and daily equipment maintenance. Maintains neat and accurate records and a clean and orderly work area. Performs tasks related to ongoing evaluations and projects as requested. Orders and prepares reagents; performs reagent quality control. Participates and/or assists in laboratory education and training. Attends continuing education programs. Ensures that customer satisfaction is always given top priority. Complies with state and federal regulations, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's), Blood Services Directives (BSD's), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) standards HLA policies and procedures. Meets performance and productivity standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of previous HLA experience or molecular genetics laboratory experience, preferably including DNA extractions, PCR amplification, probe hybridization/detection or DNA sequencing. Or Bachelor's degree and certification as Molecular Diagnostic Specialist from the National Creditation Agency (NCA) certification. This position is in OSHA Category I in view of the fact that the position requires the incumbent to work under conditions where the potential exists for the incumbent to make contact with blood or blood components as a result of splashes, spills, and/or other needlesticks. Comprehensive knowledge of basic computer skills is preferred.