Molecular Technologist I-II (Clinical Production)

About the role

Work in a cutting-edge clinical laboratory to provide high-quality molecular test data with rapid turnaround times, connecting an ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
• Identify deviations from established SOPs and apply routine fixes for known and common issues with standard solutions; provide input when troubleshooting and implement solutions under direction and authorization.
• Perform molecular techniques, which might include quantitative PCR, next-generation sequencing, nucleic acid extraction, DNA/RNA quantification and qualification, or genotyping.
• Perform quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures.
• Sterilize laboratory equipment and workspaces as assigned.
• Enter clinical patient data into the Laboratory Information Management system.
• Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols in accordance with CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH regulations.

Requirements

• One of the following educational requirements:
  • MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological science and at least 0-6 years pertinent clinical laboratory experience with molecular biology.
  • BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological science and at least 0-6 years of pertinent clinical lab experience in molecular biology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with others to plan and carry out scientific programs.
• Self-driven and works well in an interdisciplinary team with minimal direction.
• Strong desire to build products that will save lives and change the course of cancer.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

Skills

• Experience with next-generation sequencing (highly desirable).
• Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory (highly desirable).
• Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems (highly desirable).
• Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems (highly desirable).