Molecular Lab Analyst II – Newborn Screening

ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School seeks a Lab Analyst II to perform molecular lab assays for newborn screening under lab management supervision. The role requires competency in high complexity testing per CLIA and involves documentation, safety, and quality control adherence.

Responsibilities include bench work for assay development, validation, troubleshooting of instrumentation, and data contribution for QA/QC under a moderate level of direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in chemical, life or clinical sciences.
• College-level coursework or equivalent yielding a solid understanding of the theory of molecular biology.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory assays with appropriate documentation, as an integral member of the section's laboratory analysts, following validated protocols.
• Follows established safety and privacy protocols.
• Performs bench work to assist management in the performance and documentation of laboratory activities for the technical development, validation, performance and troubleshooting of laboratory assays.
• Performs bench work to assist management in laboratory activities for validation, troubleshooting the performance of and management of instrumentation used in the screening procedures.
• Performs bench work to assist management in laboratory activities for validation, troubleshooting and monitoring of the instrumentation relationships with Laboratory Information Management System.
• Works as an integral team member as needed in the preparation and validation of reagents, materials and kits used in the laboratory.
• Contributes data for laboratory documentation of quality assurance, quality control, and competency data in accordance with Program policies and CLIA requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, life or clinical sciences

College-level coursework in molecular biology

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School seeks a Lab Analyst II to perform molecular lab assays for newborn screening under lab management supervision. The role requires competency in high complexity testing per CLIA and involves documentation, safety, and quality control adherence.

Responsibilities include bench work for assay development, validation, troubleshooting of instrumentation, and data contribution for QA/QC under a moderate level of direction.