Lab, Molecular Technologist (Derm) Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire Molecular Technologists working from our laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA at the Nova Place location.

About Castle Biosciences Inc.

At Castle, it all comes down to people. We believe that disease management and treatment decisions can be better informed through a person's unique biology, revealed through the scientific rigor of our innovative, laboratory-developed tests. We are committed to empowering healthcare providers and patients with the goal of improved outcomes. Every employee at Castle has an impact on patient care, and we work to ensure that everyone finds their work to be both challenging and rewarding. We behave with integrity and treat our colleagues with respect and kindness. Our culture fosters an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration. We prioritize and encourage internal growth and professional development.

Benefits

• Excellent annual salary + 20% bonus potential
• 20 accrued PTO days annually
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K with 100% company match up to 6%
• 3 health care plan options + company HSA contribution
• Company stock grant upon hire

Responsibilities

A typical day for the Molecular Technologist includes:

• RNA extraction utilizing a combination of manual and automated methods
• RT-PCR performed through manual pipetting techniques
• Sample loading onto array chips for final result determination
• Equipment setup and maintenance associated with all testing processes
• Reagent preparation and specimen management
• Assisting with inventory and quality management activities
• Specimen management and preparation
• In-house control creation
• Reagent quality control testing
• Quality control checks and documentation associated with high-complexity clinical laboratory testing

This role spends the majority of time performing hands-on laboratory procedures while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from an accredited institution, plus 1-2 years of experience in a molecular biology testing environment, clinical or equivalent laboratory environment.
• And/or completion of military training for laboratory technicians as high complexity testing personnel, including:
  • Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training program
  • Minimum coursework and training requirements:
    • 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses, including 6 semester hours of both Chemistry & Biology, and an additional 12 semester hours in any combination of Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Science
  • Completion of a clinical laboratory training program OR at least 3 months of documented laboratory training in each specialty area where the individual will perform high-complexity testing
• Technical proficiency, scientific creativity, successful collaboration with others, and independent thought

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. The role may require flexibility to meet operational needs, working from the Pittsburgh, PA laboratory location.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H-1B visas, OPT, or employment-related visas.