Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Molecular Genetics

Scorpion Therapeutics; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and complex testing procedures and report accurate results to support patient care. The role includes reagent preparation, quality control, preventive maintenance, and specimen processing.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a chemical/biological science or related field, with 1+ year of lab testing experience or MLS certification, and be proficient with laboratory information systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 1+ year of lab testing experience or MLS certification.
• Proficient in computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pass a color vision screen.

Responsibilities

• Reagent preparation.
• Quality control.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Specimen processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Proficient in computer systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Laboratory Technologist responsible for performing routine and complex testing procedures, ensuring specimen acceptability, troubleshooting instrumentation, and reporting accurate results to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Reagent preparation
• Quality control
• Preventive maintenance
• Specimen processing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
• 1+ year of lab testing experience or MLS certification
• Proficient in computer systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Pass a color vision screen

Preferred qualifications

• ASCP or AMT certification

High-Value

• Clinical laboratory testing in a regulated, GxP setting
• Work in a microbiology or clinical chemistry context
• Experience with laboratory information systems

Work setup

• Night shift (Monday-Thursday, 11 pm-9:30 am) at RTP, NC
• Flexible with overtime and shift adjustments