Medical Technologist I

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida’s Molecular Pathology Laboratory in the Pathology department seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform molecular testing in a CAP-accredited reference laboratory. The role supports clinical diagnostics and translational research, handling NGS, PCR-based assays and related platforms, while ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.

The position involves training staff, maintaining instruments, and contributing to test development and LIS interfacing within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist in one of the specialty areas to which the position is allocated.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular testing in a clinical lab including oncology testing, pharmacogenomics and/or infectious disease testing.
• Manage and execute laboratory work required for translational research projects.
• Train visiting/junior staff including students and residents.
• Develop and implement new clinical molecular diagnostic testing procedures and clinical trial tests.
• Maintain laboratory procedures, quality control, and LIS-related tasks.

Job description

Medical Technologist I

Job No: 541658

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians

Department: 29081100 - MD-PATH - UF PATH LABS

Job Description

Classification Title: Medical Technologist I

Classification Minimum Requirements: Licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist in one of the specialty areas to which the position is allocated.

The Molecular Pathology Laboratory at the University of Florida Department of Pathology is a CAP accredited, regional reference laboratory offering testing in molecular oncology, infectious diseases and pharmacogenomics. This full-time position will assist in the design, validation and implementation of cutting edge molecular diagnostic assays for both clinical diagnostic and translational research use. The incumbent will perform genetic testing, including oncology testing, infectious disease testing, pharmacogenomics and/or clinical trial testing. They will participate in the maintenance of all procedures and documents required as part of good laboratory practice and regulatory compliance including quality control and quality assurance. This position will also participate in general lab maintenance, laboratory instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and other laboratory duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities, not limited to:

Performing molecular testing in a clinical lab including oncology testing (targeted gene profiling, fusion detection, microarrays, fragment size analysis, etc), pharmacogenomics testing (SNP genotyping, copy number analysis) and/or infectious disease testing. Primary duties will consist of high-throughput testing in clinical service. In addition, the incumbent will manage and execute laboratory work required for the successful completion of translational research projects. The incumbent may also train visiting/junior staff including students and residents.

In conjunction with the Medical Technologist Supervisor, this position will participate in the development and implementation of new clinical molecular diagnostic testing procedures and clinical trial tests. Core activities will include protocol development utilizing various platforms including Illumina sequencers, ABI 3500 Genetic Analyzer, QuantStudio Real‑Time PCR systems, Hologic Panther Systems and various types of robotics from Hamilton, Perkin Elmer and Qiagen as well as data analysis using a variety of commercial and in-house developed software. Methodologies and applications include next generation sequencing (NGS), RNAseq, microarrays, real time qPCR, TMA, Nucleic Acid Extractions and more.

Participate in the overall maintenance of the laboratory. Purchase supplies, maintain instruments and equipment, and comply with all laboratory policies and procedures.

Responsible for all routine documentation associated with the performance of laboratory testing including reporting results and all quality control documentation. Participate with other technologists in the development of tests as defined by the laboratory director. Recommend updates and changes to laboratory procedure manuals. Attend laboratory meetings and communicate with other departments. Actively participate in the interfacing of automated instrumentation with the laboratory information system (LIS) and be involved in LIS-associated tasks such as test builds and dictionary maintenance.

Expected Salary

Starting hourly wage is between $31.23 - $33.72. Commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

Licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist in one of the specialty areas to which the position is allocated.

Preferred

The position requires adherence to good laboratory practices. Clinical diagnostic experience and/or hands‑on research experience in advanced molecular diagnostic techniques—particularly nucleic acid extractions, real‑time PCR, DNA sequencing, and next‑generation sequencing—and the associated instrument platforms is preferred. Experience in a clinical molecular diagnostic laboratory environment, including familiarity with the compliance and regulatory requirements governing such laboratories, is preferred. Excellent organizational, communication, informatics, and teamwork skills are also advantageous.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Applications Close: 15 October 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

See UF's Veterans' Preference Page for more details.