Molecular Laboratory Technologist, Sun-TH, 2nd/3rd shift

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Leadership development

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories in Durham, NC is hiring a Molecular Laboratory Technologist to perform complex molecular tests and support patient care. This onsite role operates Sunday–Thursday, starting 12:00pm–8:30pm, then shifting to 3:00pm–11:30pm as needed.

You will ensure accurate test results, maintain SOP documentation, mentor teammates, and help optimize workflow while adhering to CAP/CLIA standards and biosafety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or in chemical/physical/biological sciences with 1 year of lab experience.
• At least 1 year of high complexity molecular testing experience preferred.
• Understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis on dept-specific techniques.
• Proficient computer skills to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production/quality standards.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a biohazard environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of test results and mentors others on time management and prioritization.
• Prepares specimens for testing and resolves specimen issues.
• Performs newly introduced molecular tests after training.
• Ensures documentation is complete and aligns SOPs; escalates gaps when needed.
• Performs quality control and investigates QC failures; conducts RCA as needed.
• Maintains proficiency in molecular testing areas and troubleshoots instruments.
• Applies CAP/CLIA molecular requirements and supports audits.
• Optimizes batching, assay setup, and workflow efficiency; assists with throughput and turnaround time.
• Serves as a molecular trainer and adjusts training pace based on trainee competency.

Skills

Molecular testing

Laboratory techniques

Computer skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Bachelor's degree in chemical/physical/biological sciences with 1 year lab experience

Tools

LIMS software

Molecular testing instrumentation

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Molecular Laboratory Technologist who wants to learn to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position with a Sunday -Thursday starting as 12:00pm-8:30pm, then moving to a 3pm-11:30pm

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary

As a Molecular Laboratory Technologist you will be responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handling all types of specimens submitted to the department for processing tasks assigned. You will independently performs complex molecular clinical tests in accordance with departmental SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of test results and supports team workflow by mentoring others on time management and prioritization
• Determines specimen acceptability, prepares specimens for testing, identifies specimen related issues, and independently resolves specimen problems within defined scope
• Performs newly introduced molecular tests requiring defined skills once trained and authorized
• Ensures testing and workflow documentation is complete and accurate and identifies gaps or needed clarifications in SOPs and escalates recommendations appropriately
• Performs quality control and independently investigates QC failures within defined scope and conducts initial root cause analysis (RCA) and documents findings for escalation as needed
• Demonstrates proficiency in all applicable molecular testing areas and independently troubleshoots assigned instruments and procedures
• Applies CAP/CLIA molecular requirements to daily testing activities and supports audits and inspections as assigned
• Optimizes batching, assay setup, and workflow efficiency and independently assists with additional setups to support throughput and TAT
• Serves as a molecular trainer for routine and complex procedures and instrumentation and adjusts training pace and oversight based on trainee competency

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology from an accredited college or university preferred. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least 1 year of laboratory experience/training/training course
• At least 1 year of equivalent experience (high complexity molecular testing) preferred
• Understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis on department specific techniques
• Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Good visual acuity, including color perception required for certain departments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.