Molecular Pathology Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Flint, MI seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform molecular tests for disease diagnosis and assessment in a CAP/CLIA-guided lab. You will implement FISH, PCR, and NGS workflows, ensure QC, and collaborate with clinical leadership to evaluate new assays.

Strong emphasis on accuracy, speed, and adherence to quality standards; full-time schedule 8:00am-4:30pm with on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field.
• MT/MLS/ MB (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in a clinical oncology lab using FISH, PCR and/or NGS.

Responsibilities

• Processes and analyzes samples for molecular detection of disease markers.
• Performs FISH, PCR, and sequencing techniques (including NGS).
• Ensures QC, calibration and maintenance of equipment; documents results and troubleshooting.
• Collaborates with lab leadership to evaluate and implement new molecular assays.

Skills

Molecular techniques

PCR

FISH

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

ASCP MT/MLS/MB certification

Tools

Sanger sequencing

PCR instrumentation

Laboratory automation

Job description

Position Summary

Provides information for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses following established CAP/CLIA accredited guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Processes blood, bone marrow and tissue samples for molecular detection of genetic markers associated with human diseases.
• Extracts, purifies, quantitates and analyzes nucleic acids from clinical specimens.
• Understands, performs and evaluates molecular techniques including Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH), endpoint, real-time and multiplexed PCR, traditional Sanger and massively parallel (NGS) sequencing techniques.
• Perform automated and manual antigen and molecular-based tests for infectious diseases when required.
• In conjunction with lab and medical leadership, plan, perform, evaluate and implement new molecular assays as requested by clinical leadership.
• Ensures proper operation of laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment; documenting QC, evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field.
• MT, MLS, MB (ASCP), CLSp (MB) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in a clinical oncology laboratory specializing in FISH, targeted amplification/PCR and/or sequencing (including NGS) techniques.

Preferred

• Two or more years of direct experience in a clinical oncology laboratory specializing in FISH, targeted amplification/PCR and/or sequencing (including NGS) techniques.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Females/Minorities/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010348
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No