Clinical Genomic Technologist II

The position is a split role between the JAX Advanced Precision Medicine Laboratory (APML), a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory, and the Genome Technologies (GT) sequencing core at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine. These groups share laboratory space and equipment but operate independently to fulfill clinical and research customer needs, respectively. The technologist in this role is anticipated to spend an average of 50% effort with each team.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Supervisor to maintain all documentation required for operation under CLIA/CAP certification, including review and writing of SOPs as necessary and use of sample tracking systems in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Complete training assigned by management or CLD to meet the needs of laboratory operations in a timely manner.
• Ensure sample accessioning is performed accurately to enable effective testing of samples downstream as ordered.
• Work with lab pathologist to evaluate neoplastic content of samples as needed.
• Perform sample processing including nucleic acid purification and QC, PCR, library preparation, and sequencing per established processes.
• Maintain accurate and timely operational metrics.
• Participate in continuous process improvements and ongoing training.
• Maintain auxiliary and capital equipment and instrumentation as delegated.
• Develop and validate new methodologies, including establishing novel workflows and evaluating new instrumentation and protocols as deemed necessary by the clinical laboratory manager and/or director.
• Make technological/scientific contributions to development projects.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new and emerging applications and tools to improve current clinical offerings and to support new clinical offerings.
• Perform a wide range of genomic laboratory productional procedures, including DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, target enrichment, and sequencing for the generation and delivery of NGS data.
• Operate and maintain genomic instruments and equipment, ensuring their proper functioning.
• Troubleshoot to solve problems as they arise.
• Execute quality control (QC) measures and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accurate and reliable results.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize experimental protocols, troubleshoot technical challenges, and improve workflows.
• Develop cost structure for new service deliverables.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of experiments, methodologies, and results in compliance with data management and documentation procedures.
• Analyze genomic data using bioinformatics tools and software, interpret the results, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders.
• Stay current with advancements in genomics and related technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience OR Master’s degree with at least 1 year of experience.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.
• Well organized, with strong attention to detail and process.
• Ability to learn new tasks and procedures in appropriate timeframes.
• Experience in data management, including laboratory information management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for scientific details and custom inquiries.

Pay

$52,712 - $84,339

About the Organization

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan, and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging, and heart disease.