Senior Molecular Diagnostics Specialist

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare is seeking a Genetic Lab Specialist to perform and supervise diagnostic genetic testing, ensure quality assurance, support laboratory development, and assist in interpretation and reporting of results in line with hospital policies and international standards.

The role involves performing molecular testing procedures such as PCR, NGS, FISH, RT-PCR and karyotyping, identifying issues affecting test performance, documenting corrections, and maintaining accurate QA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, genetics, molecular biology or equivalent medical laboratory sciences.
• SCFHS Classification and Saudi MOH Licensed
• American Pathologist Board of Certification (BOC) ASCP or equivalent is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing and supervising diagnostic genetic testing ensuring quality assurance.
• Supporting laboratory development and assisting in interpretation and reporting of genetic results in accordance with hospital policies and international standards.
• Perform various molecular testing procedures including PCR, NGS, FISH, RT-PCR, and Karyotyping.
• Document corrective actions and maintain QA records in the LIMS.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and report to the Molecular Genetics Consultant or Chief Technologist.

Skills

PCR

qPCR

NGS

Sanger sequencing

Microarray

Molecular testing

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology / genetics / molecular biology or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare is seeking a Genetic Lab Specialist to perform and supervise diagnostic genetic testing, ensure quality assurance, support laboratory development, and assist in interpretation and reporting of results in line with hospital policies and international standards.

The role involves performing molecular testing procedures such as PCR, NGS, FISH, RT-PCR and karyotyping, identifying issues affecting test performance, documenting corrections, and maintaining accurate QA