Technologist II

About the role

Technologist II (Molecular) will need to have a broad skill set and good troubleshooting skills within the laboratory setting. Be able to work with scientists to develop and perform assays for molecular biology projects through assay development, validation, and execution phases in a timely manner. Perform assays according to SOPs and support development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs. Also familiar with operating under CLIA. Responsible for training other staff.

Responsibilities

• Skilled with molecular biology techniques
• Ability and willingness to learn and execute techniques related to RNA and DNA extractions, qPCR, NGS or other molecular biology platforms
• Run quality control samples; run clinical samples and generate data
• Maintain a stock of all needed reagents and consumables
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as required
• Flexibility in shift work
• Work with scientists to carry out qualification of assays for new projects
• Work with QA (Quality Assurance) to perform good documentation, and to ensure the lab operating under CLIA, GLP and GCP standards
• Train new personnel on project related assays, daily lab work and SOPs
• Participate in cross-functional process improvement activities
• May need to complete freezer transfers, generate reports, and coordinate with QC and entry of locations into the BSI
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Bachelor's Degree (Life Sciences, Biology or other related discipline)
• More than 2 years of prior related laboratory experience

Additional Requirements

• Position requires occasional long hours, work on evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Good team player, detail-oriented and organized, can work under pressure and has good oral and written communication skills
• Can contribute to quality control of reagents through a variety of tests, and writing of SOPs
• Superior attention to detail, ability and willingness to effectively scrutinize data and ability to work well in a group environment
• Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion required
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience, preferably in NGS core facility or NGS lab
• MB (ASCP) certification a plus but not a requirement
• Wet lab experience in the entire NGS workflow (Illumina or Ion Torrent), from library preparation to sequencing
• Experience in quantitative PCR (qPCR), digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) and NanoString is a plus
• Experience in DNA and RNA extractions from a variety of sources is a plus
• Solid lab experience with multiple skill sets
• A solid understanding of current GLP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards
• Have a documentation background in a laboratory setting with respect to regulatory guidelines (cGMP, cGLP or ISO) and SOPs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance
• Frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity
• May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (freezer temperatures range between -20°C to -196°C)

Compensation

Reasonable estimate of the current range: $33.03 USD - $49.57 USD per hour. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.