Molecular Diagnostics & NGS Lab Technologist

Northwell Health; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist with 2-4 years of molecular diagnostics experience, including NGS assays, to guide lab tests and ensure quality.

Responsibilities include setting up tests, preparing specimens, reporting results, maintaining equipment, and following QA and infection control practices; requires a Bachelor's degree and NY license. This role is on-site and typically Mon-Fri with possible weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Current New York license required.
• 0-1 years of technical experience required.
• 2–4 years of experience in Molecular Diagnostics with at least 1 year in NGS assays.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform routine/complex lab tests for NGS testing.
• Prepare and test specimens; review and report results.
• Follow in-process QC procedures and record data.
• Maintain equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, reagents and methodologies.
• Ensure quality control/assurance activities and adequate supplies.
• Apply infection control practices and use protective equipment.

Skills

NGS testing

Molecular diagnostics

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree

New York State CLT license

Certifications in molecular diagnostics/NGS

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist with 2-4 years of molecular diagnostics experience, including NGS assays, to guide lab tests and ensure quality.

Responsibilities include setting up tests, preparing specimens, reporting results, maintaining equipment, and following QA and infection control practices; requires a Bachelor's degree and NY license. This role is on-site and typically Mon-Fri with possible weekend rotation.