Molecular & Microbiology Technologist II - High-Complexity

ARBOR DIAGNOSTICS INC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Molecular/Microbiology Technologist II at Arbor Diagnostics in Dallas, TX performs high-complexity molecular and microbiology testing with advanced technical responsibilities. The role supports assay validation, instrument validation, staff mentoring, and quality improvement to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant patient testing.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory science field and 2–5+ years of high-complexity experience with strong troubleshooting and data review

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• 2-5+ yrs of successful high-complexity laboratory experience.
• Meet CLIA requirements 42 CFR.493.1489

Responsibilities

• Performs high-complexity molecular and microbiology testing independently.
• Perform and interpret complex molecular assays including PCR, RT-PCR, and multiplex PCR, sequencing, and other molecular diagnostic methodologies.
• Perform advanced microbiology procedures including organism identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and molecular pathogen detection.
• Analyze and review results, accurately enter and release clinical results into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) (2nd Review/Final Review).
• Evaluate data to determine interference, contamination, inhibition, or other problems that may arise during extraction and amplification of nucleic acids.
• Follows aseptic techniques and cleaning procedures for the prevention of contamination.
• Responsible for the preventive maintenance and function checks procedures of equipment, as well as performing corrective action when necessary.
• Ensures patient specimen stability, proper sample processing and takes appropriate corrective action when errors are detected, or rejections/recollections are required.
• Performs all quality control procedures to ensure validity and analytic performance of test results and troubleshoots according to laboratory protocols.
• Exhibits efficient use of time and resources, meeting expectations for turnaround time (TAT).
• Treats all proficiency testing samples according to regulatory agencies’ guidelines and laboratory expectations.
• Trains department personnel.
• Performs equipment and assay verifications, validation, and equivalencies according to the approved plans. Assist with correlation studies.
• Collect and analyze validation data. Document validation activities according to regulatory requirements.
• Maintains proficiency and competency.
• Participates in regulatory agencies’ readiness and onsite inspections.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Microbiology principles

PCR/RT-PCR

Troubleshooting

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical/lab science or medical technology

2-5+ years high-complexity lab experience

Tools

LIS software

PCR instruments

Job description

The Molecular/Microbiology Technologist II at Arbor Diagnostics in Dallas, TX performs high-complexity molecular and microbiology testing with advanced technical responsibilities. The role supports assay validation, instrument validation, staff mentoring, and quality improvement to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant patient testing.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory science field and 2–5+ years of high-complexity experience with strong troubleshooting and data review