Clinical Laboratory Associate I

Integratedcooling; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Oxford BioDynamics is seeking an entry-level Clinical Laboratory Associate I for our US premises in Frederick, Maryland. This role supports clinical operations and patient testing services in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include handling samples, performing DNA extraction and qPCR, and documenting results while adhering to SOPs and safety protocols. A MSc or equivalent and CLIA-experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in relevant subject with wet lab experience or related coursework.
• 1 year of laboratory experience preferred, ideally in a CLIA-certified environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle clinical samples, reagents, and materials.
• Perform sample processing including DNA extraction and qPCR.
• Operate lab equipment and record results according to SOPs/QMS.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Team player

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Education

MSc or equivalent in relevant subject

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Associate I

* US work eligibility required

Join our dynamic team at Oxford BioDynamics as a Clinical Laboratory Associate I at our US premises in Frederick, Maryland, and contribute to our mission of "innovation saving lives".

Company Overview:

We are an international biotechnology company, advancing personalized healthcare through precision clinical diagnostic tests and EpiSwitch Orion, a cloud-based 3D genomics platform that transforms existing datasets into actionable insights for pharma and biotech partners.

Currently OBD has two commercially available products: the EpiSwitch® PSE (Prostate Cancer Detection) blood test and EpiSwitch® CiRT (cancer immunotherapy response) blood test. PSE boosts the predictive accuracy of a PSA test from 55% to 94% when testing the presence or absence of prostate cancer. CiRT is a highly accurate (85%) predictive response test to immuno-oncology checkpoint inhibitor treatments

The Group’s US operations and clinical laboratory are in Frederick, Maryland. Our headquarters and UK laboratories are in Oxford, UK, and we have a reference laboratory in Penang, Malaysia.

Role Overview:

The Clinical Laboratory Associate 1 is responsible for handling biological samples, reagents, and materials in support of clinical laboratory testing. This is an entry level laboratory-based position whose primary functions will include a combination of clinical operations support and patient testing services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Experimental Responsibilities – 70%
   • Receive, inspect, and accession clinical samples
   • Execute assigned clinical sample processing utilizing approved SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and following related WI (Work Instructions)
     • Processes include extraction of DNA from human whole blood, quantitative PCR (qPCR), and data analysis
   • Operate a variety of laboratory equipment (e.g., qPCR thermocyclers, electronic pipettes, centrifuges, robot automation, etc.)
   • Perform sample processing in compliance with the Clinical Quality Management System and record all experimental details in real-time
   • Communicate and support resolution of any issues/deviations that arise
2. Operational Responsibilities – 30%
   • Read and follow all company guidelines, policies, and SOPs
   • Contribute to laboratory cleaning and maintenance duties and associated documentation (e.g., maintenance logs, physical/electronic inventories, labelling)
   • Abide by all safety requirements as defined by the company, including proper use of personal protective equipment for working with human materials and chemicals
   • Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• or MSc. in relevant subject (with wet lab research projects) or equivalent experience (which must include basic knowledge in scientific method, math skills including simple algebra, and knowledge of chemistry and biology).
• 1 year of laboratory experience is preferred (ideally in a CLIA certified laboratory or other regulatory environment).

Skills:

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and a focus on high-quality results
• Responds quickly to assignments and readily adapts to changing job duties.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Good problem-solving, documentation, and time management skills
• Has a positive attitude and a good work ethic

* We offer an exciting, collaborative culture and a salary of between $48,000 and $52,000 gross per year. We also offer health, dental, vision, 401(k) as well as holidays and vacation.