Molecular Diagnostics Tech & QA Assistant

Upenn; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Molecular Diagnostics Technician-Assistant Quality Manager in Kennett Square, PA. You will perform diagnostic testing on avian and mammalian samples using PCR and sequencing, and support laboratory-wide QA activities.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field with 1–2 years of experience, and strong communication and computer skills. The position is contingent upon grant funding and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field; 1–2 years' relevant experience.
• Experience performing PCR testing preferred.
• Strong QA and laboratory QA process familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular diagnostics for avian and mammalian pathogens, including RT PCR and sequencing.
• Oversee QA tasks in the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory including calibration, documentation updates, and method validation.
• Accession, result, and finalize cases in the computer-based laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Attend Quality Assurance Committee meetings and PADLS scientific discipline meetings.
• Prepare samples for diagnostic testing and participate in required trainings.

Skills

PCR testing

Molecular diagnostics

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Molecular Diagnostics Technician-Assistant Quality Manager in Kennett Square, PA. You will perform diagnostic testing on avian and mammalian samples using PCR and sequencing, and support laboratory-wide QA activities.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field with 1–2 years of experience, and strong communication and computer skills. The position is contingent upon grant funding and offers competitive benefits.