Genomic Medical Laboratory Scientist 1

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is expanding its Genomic Medical Laboratory team to support the NGS initiative in oncology diagnostics at the Clinical Pathology Department. The Genomic Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 will help establish testing, data analysis and reporting protocols ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role involves hands-on molecular tasks such as nucleic acid extraction, PCR, library preparation, sequencing workflows and data interpretation, with emphasis on teamwork and scientific

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in laboratory science or medical technology.
• Successful completion of a clinical laboratory medicine rotation, practicum, or equivalent clinical lab experience.
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access).

Responsibilities

• Perform nucleic acid extraction, PCR, library preparation, sequencing workflow executions and analysis.
• Perform start-up, quality control, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments and lab equipment.
• Manage inventory and ensure supplies for daily operation and testing.
• Assist in validation and implementation of NGS-based assays; contribute to quality assurance projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Laboratory skills

Molecular biology

Education

B.S./B.A. in laboratory science

clinical practicum/rotation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The NGS laboratory is a new initiative of the Clinical Pathology Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to provide oncology laboratory diagnostic services using cutting edge technology.

The Genomic Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 will be assisting the NGS team to establish testing, data analysis and reporting protocols that ensures adherence to regulatory standards.

This selected candidate will be responsible for performing various molecular tasks including but not limited to nucleic acid extraction, PCR, library preparation, sequencing workflow executions and analysis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good communication, team-working spirit and strong scientific thinking approach in problem solving.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform various molecular tasks including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, library preparation, sequencing workflow executions and analysis according to established laboratory procedures.
• Perform and document start-up, quality control, calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on instruments and laboratory equipment per established laboratory protocols.
• Manage inventory control and maintain adequate supplies for daily operation and testing.
• Assist and participate in the validation and implementation of NGS-based assays. Participate in new technology improvement and quality assurance projects.
• Maintain accurate lab records and documentation.
• Perform routine tasks competently, independently and generate reliable and consistent results.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, and optimizing laboratory operations for efficient use of time.
• Answer basic client questions and inquiries. Asks for assistance to ensure client questions and inquires have been satisfactorily answered.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. /B.A. in laboratory science, molecular science or medical technology.
• Successful completion of a clinical laboratory medicine rotation, clinical practicum, or equivalent clinical laboratory experience. Ability to work in teams and good communication skills
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred with some molecular lab experience including DNA/RNA extraction and PCR testing.

Competencies

Decision Making

Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.

Problem Solving

Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.

Independence of Action

Ability to set goals and determines how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines. Manager/Director provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Written Communications

Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.

Oral Communications

Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge

Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.

Team Work

Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.

Customer Service

Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Social/Environmental Requirements

Work requires close attention to task for work to be accurately completed. Intermittent breaks during the work day do not compromise the work.

Work is varied every day and the employee needs to be adaptable to respond to these changes and use independent judgment and manage priorities.

No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions

Health Care Status

NHCW: No patient contact. Health Care Worker Status may vary by department

Sensory Requirements

Close work (paperwork, visual examination), Color vision/perception, Visual monotony, Visual clarity <3 feet, Conversation, Monitoring Equipment, Telephone.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally. This job requires frequent sitting, Keyboard use.

Pay Range

$37.00 - $49.80

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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