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Posted: 04-Feb-25
Location: Temple, Texas
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Internal Number: 25001715
JOB SUMMARY
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): .
