Clin Molecular Technologist

Perform high complexity clinical molecular assays in a fast-paced laboratory setting utilizing molecular knowledge/skills gained through clinical molecular experience, training and formal education.

Develop / Confirm/ Implement high complexity molecular assays to improve transplant outcomes and further the advancement of personalized medicine.

Adhere to/ Promote and Maintain regulatory compliance through all phases of validation, testing, QA, QC.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Molecular Assay Development / Validation/ Implementation.
• Perform high complexity molecular testing of clinical samples utilizing many NGS platforms and applications.
• Perform high complexity molecular testing utilizing PCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid purification.
• Perform high complexity molecular testing in compliance with departmental procedures, protocols and regulatory standards.
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control as related to all molecular procedures implemented / performed by the laboratory.
• Instrument evaluation, maintenance and calibration.
• Troubleshooting of nonconforming data, assay performance, instrument function.
• Critical testing/ interpretation and accurate reporting of results.
• Education and training of laboratory staff in molecular techniques / assays.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous way.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Extensive knowledge of molecular biology values and molecular biology techniques: DNA sequencing over many platforms, PCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid purification.
• Extensive knowledge of / experience in primer design, sequencing applications, RNA extraction, cfDNA extraction, and human lymphocyte subpopulation isolation.
• Molecular bench skills that adhere to all applicable clinical laboratory standards/ regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of / experience with liquid handling systems and flow cytometry basics.
• Knowledge of / experience with Bioinformatics pipelines and tools.
• Self-motivated, data and critical thinking abilities.
• Skilled in documentation/ writing of procedures, protocols.
• Effective communication skills to partner/ train and educate.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Qualifications

• EDUCATION – Bachelor’s or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE – 2 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION – ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC), ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM), Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI): Must have one of the following.

Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB): .