Molecular Medical Technologist

About the Role

The Medical Technologist-Molecular is responsible for analyzing samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of results. This role requires a deep understanding of medical laboratory procedures, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory tests on patient samples using automated and manual methods, including nucleic acid isolation, microarrays, PCR, qPCR, and NGS.
• Perform laboratory tasks such as extractions, library and control preparation, reagent preparation, plating to 96 or 384 well plates, data analysis, inventory management, proficiency testing, and quality control measures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance on instruments such as KingFisher, Hamilton MicroLab Star, MiSeq, Agilent Bravo, and others.
• Adherence and understanding of laboratory SOPs and processes surrounding specimen processing, results generation, laboratory safety, and all other policies and procedures to safeguard integrity of laboratory results.
• Maintain accurate record keeping utilizing Good Documentation Practices for daily quality control and corrective action for any laboratory protocol deviations.
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Assist in the training and supervision of laboratory assistants and other staff members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• ASCP, AMT, AAB, or equivalent certification ideal.
• Minimum of 1 year laboratory experience.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficient laboratory skills such as use of micropipettes, multichannel pipettes, performing dilutions, and appropriate safety measures when handling samples and reagents.
• Current knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards including CAP, CLIA, FDA, OSHA.
• This position acts as testing personnel performing high complexity testing as per CAP and CLIA and the employee must fulfill all requirements for these positions.
• Experience with molecular, molecular microbiology, and/or genetics in a clinical laboratory setting, preferred.
• Experience with Thermo KingFisher and QuantStudio, Hamilton MicroLab STAR, Illumina MiSeq and iSCAN, Agilent Bravo, Tecan Freedom EVO, preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Competent to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing laboratory tests and documentation.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems and proficiency in computer skills.

Schedule

Position is full-time working Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, additional hours as needed.

Benefits

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.