Molecular Diagnostics Tech & QA Specialist

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA, seeks a Molecular Diagnostics Technician-Assistant Quality Manager to perform diagnostic testing on avian and mammalian samples, including PCR and sequencing, and to support QA activities across the lab. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Join a Penn School of Veterinary Medicine program with varied QA duties, calibration tasks, data management, and ongoing proficiency testing in a funded laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience performing PCR testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory-wide QA activities including SOP review process, archival of records, logbook verification, internal PADLS interlaboratory audit, and preparation.
• Escalate and report any identified errors and deviations to ensure investigations are initiated and progressing in a timely manner.
• Perform molecular diagnostics for various avian and mammalian pathogens, including RT PCR and sequencing.
• Oversee and maintain QA related tasks in the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory including timer and thermometer calibrations, documentation updates, and new method development and validation.
• Attend Quality Assurance Committee meetings and designated PADLS Scientific Discipline meetings.
• Accession, result, and finalize cases in the computer-based laboratory information management system.
• Prepare samples for diagnostic testing
• Participate in required trainings (onsite and offsite) and proficiency testing
• Perform basic housekeeping duties in BSL2 plus facility
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

PCR testing

Strong communication

Computer skills

QA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA, seeks a Molecular Diagnostics Technician-Assistant Quality Manager to perform diagnostic testing on avian and mammalian samples, including PCR and sequencing, and to support QA activities across the lab. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Join a Penn School of Veterinary Medicine program with varied QA duties, calibration tasks, data management, and ongoing proficiency testing in a funded laboratory environment.