Genomics Medical Laboratory Technician

Personalized Medicine Care Diagnostics (PMCDx); Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A diagnostic laboratory in Germantown, MD, is seeking a qualified Lab Technician to perform a variety of molecular laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with quality control standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience in a CLIA laboratory. This is a full-time contract position offering opportunities for professional growth within a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Valid laboratory technician license preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a CLIA laboratory is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality assurance and quality control in the laboratory.
• Perform various molecular laboratory tests.
• Implement SOPs for specimen handling and processing.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality assurance

MS Office (Excel)

Autonomous working

Quality Control policies

Professional communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, microbiology or clinical laboratory sciences

Tools

Illumina sequencing platforms

Thermofisher QuantStudio

KingFisher Purification System

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a qualified Lab Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. The individual is responsible for monitoring routine quality assurance and quality control in the diagnostic high complexity laboratory. This position requires performing molecular laboratory tests such as Genetics testing, molecular infectious disease panels, Liquid Biopsy, pharmacogenomics test and other tests.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience as Lab Technician or relevant position
• Maintaining laboratory status compliant with CLIA and CAP regulatory requirements.
• Excellent physical condition and endurance
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Monitoring records of QC, logs, laboratory SOP accuracy.
• Perform routine sample collection, accessioning, tracking, and storage of samples diligently.
• Implement the standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting of results to supervisors and record-keeping.
• Follow quality control policies; document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, reagent preparation and testing, and instrument maintenance performance per written protocols.
• Notify the supervisor of any deviation of test performance and equipment malfunction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Participate in weekly laboratory meetings, journal clubs, and seminars.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, microbiology or clinical laboratory sciences of medical technology
• Valid laboratory technician license such as MT (ASAP) highly preferred
• 1–2-year experience in CLIA laboratory
• Previous experience with Illumina sequencing platforms
• Previous experience working with Illumina sequencing platforms, Thermofisher QuantStudio, and KingFisher Purification System.

Application Questions

• Are you familiar with DNA sequencing skills?

Equal Opportunity Employer

PMCDx Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

About Us

PMCDx is a CLIA and CAP accredited high complexity diagnostic laboratory. We offer molecular diagnostic, prognostic, and screening tests by applying cutting edge technologies. Our goal is to provide high quality, convenient and advanced diagnostic molecular tests to facilitate personalized patient care.

For more information, please visit www.pmcdx.com

Job Types

Full-time, Contract

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Required)

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology