Job Description
Reports to: The Molecular Supervisor or Manager
Responsibilities
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with emphasis on Oncomine Dx testing.
• Assists in the analytical validation of test methodologies for use in the laboratory.
• Assists in troubleshooting technical challenges with assays and equipment.
• Strictly adheres to testing protocols.
• General laboratory assistance, including but not limited to: receiving lab supplies, DNA/RNA isolation, preparation of reagents, building NGS libraries, sequencing DNA/RNA material, data analysis, report generation and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Provide written and verbal communication of test results in lab reports and team meetings, delivering accurate results in a timely manner.
• May train other employees
• Utilizes good documentation practices (GDPs) and follows laboratory quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) policies
• Complies with safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
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Required Skills & Experience
• BS degree in Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience required in a related field such as molecular oncology, genetics, or genomics.
• Experience with qPCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction)
Experience with lab equipment including, but not limited to: QuantStudio, Genexus, Ion Chef, Ion S5, PGM system, KingFisher Flex, Veriti Thermo Cycler, pipettes, Sanger Sequencing
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Microscopy experience
• Master's degree
Experience using Ion Torrent
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.