Associate Scientist

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens including the isolation of nucleic acids using proprietary methods and nextgeneration sequencing (NGS).
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for processing patient samples using molecular biology protocols.
• Extract nucleic acids from various sample types including human tissue blood and bone marrow.
• Construct DNA libraries and perform NGS.
• Analyze and resolve moderate sample and/or plate issues using data from SOPs laboratory information management software (LIMS) data management programs and instrument files.
• Review patient and control data document according to laboratory quality procedures and communicate shifts trends or abnormal data; provide causality and solutions.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies and collaborate with the supply chain group to support point of use (POU) supplies.
• Contribute to training efforts and create training materials.
• Perform daily maintenance and monitoring of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of SOPs.
• Document activities and results in LIMS and worksheets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a chemical physical biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• 1 years of relevant laboratory experience preferably in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Possession of an MB (ASCP) certification.
• Possession of or ability to obtain FL certification to work as a medical technologist in a molecular diagnostics laboratory.
• Working knowledge of laboratory concepts and applications as well as laboratory safety and CLIA/CAP/FL regulatory requirements.
• Technically proficient in basic molecular techniques and related equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing schedules.
• Capability to work independently in a team environment.
• Experience in teaching or training junior technologists in assigned duties.
• Familiarity with laboratory information management software (LIMS) and data management programs.
• Ability to analyze data trends and provide problemsolving solutions.
• Experience in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Bonus
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Remote Work :

No