Molecular Pathology Technologist

Mclaren-Health-Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, seeks a qualified professional to process specimens and perform molecular assays for cancer-related targets. The role covers FISH, PCR and NGS techniques, with emphasis on accurate nucleic acid analysis and quality control in a clinical oncology setting.

The candidate will work with leadership to develop and validate new molecular tests, ensure equipment reliability, and maintain rigorous QC procedures.

Qualifications

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

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 FISH, endpoint, real-time and multiplexed PCR, traditional Sanger and massively parallel 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.

Skills

Molecular techniques

FISH

PCR

NGS

Clinical oncology lab

Quality control

Equipment calibration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

PCR machines

NGS platforms

Sanger sequencing

Job description

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

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:

1. 1. Processes blood, bone marrow and tissue samples for molecular detection of genetic markers associated with human diseases.
2. 2. Extracts, purifies, quantitates and analyzes nucleic acids from clinical specimens.
3. 3. 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.
4. 4. Perform automated and manual antigen and molecular-based tests for infectious diseases when required.
5. 5. In conjunction with lab and medical leadership, plan, perform, evaluate and implement new molecular assays as requested by clinical leadership.
6. 6. 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.
• 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
• On Call: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.