Molecular Technologist (Healthcare Intermediate Professional)

Job Summary

A full-time Molecular Technologist (MT) position is available in the Colorado Molecular Correlates (CMOCO) Laboratory in the Department of Pathology at University of Colorado Denver. The MT will be involved in various laboratory procedures including analysis of clinical samples by molecular biology methods with a focus on assays including, but not limited to, DNA sequencing, real-time PCR and next generation DNA and RNA sequencing (NGS). This position will involve testing of human tumor and blood samples for genetic changes in a clinical laboratory environment. The MT will be primarily involved in clinical testing and may be involved in the development of new clinical assays.

Examples of Work Performed

• Performs nucleic acid extraction (DNA and/or RNA) on fixed tissues, blood, or bone marrow.
• Utilizes appropriate equipment with precision for all molecular diagnostic protocols.
• Performs complex molecular diagnostic techniques and demonstrates competency with pipetting and PCR techniques.
• Performs computer data entry, recall, accessioning, receiving, and labeling on complex pathology network (LIS).
• Performs routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and minor adjustments on all lab equipment.
• Prepares and examines solutions for contamination, impurities, or instability.
• Follows procedures on all lab tests.
• Retrieves and stores specimens properly for long term storage.
• Assists in maintaining accreditation standards, to include all check sheets and quality control information sheets.
• Performs all procedures in a timely manner.
• Assists in the ordering of laboratory supplies to maintain proper inventory.
• Knows and uses proper safety practices.
• Completes all UCD required training and compliance courses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a biological, health or social science or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of molecular biology laboratory experience.
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Why Join Us

Welcome to the Department of Pathology of the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. The Department has grown substantially in the past 15 years, from 40 to 120 faculty in parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital based affiliates as well as the city and county of Denver. Our work is value driven and focused on scientific investigation, lifelong learning and a balance of personal and professional values. In addition to a vibrant and highly competitive residency program with 25 positions, we offer 9 fellowships and participate in numerous graduate school and the MD/PhD program of the CU School of Medicine. Our faculty and staff are diverse and gender balanced, with women comprising 50% of our residents, Assistant, Associate and Full Professors (including those with tenure).

Why work for the University?

• Welcome to the Department of Pathology of the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. The Department has grown substantially in the past 15 years, from 40 to 120 faculty in parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital based affiliates as well as the city and county of Denver. Our work is value driven and focused on scientific investigation, lifelong learning and a balance of personal and professional values. In addition to a vibrant and highly competitive residency program with 25 positions, we offer 9 fellowships and participate in numerous graduate school and the MD/PhD program of the CU School of Medicine. Our faculty and staff are diverse and gender balanced, with women comprising 50% of our residents, Assistant, Associate and Full Professors (including those with tenure).