Molecular Technologist I: NGS & Lab Automation

Foundation Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite position

Annual bonus potential

Benefits

Job summary

Foundation Medicine in Boston seeks a Molecular Technologist I to perform procedures in a complex patient sample testing process with limited supervision. Regular onsite work at FMI locations is essential and a discretionary annual bonus may be available.

You will prepare NGS libraries, extract nucleic acids, run sequencing methods, and maintain equipment with GDP-compliant documentation. We require a Bachelor's degree in a life science and 1+ years of molecular lab experience in a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or life science (per NYSDOH regulatory requirements).
• 1+ years of molecular laboratory work experience in a CAP/CLIA regulated lab.
• Certifications or licensure required by the state or county in which the job is posted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) library.
• Extract and isolate nucleic acids under supervision.
• Complete hybridization capture and genetic sequencing methods.
• Operate automated liquid handling platforms and NGS instruments.
• Maintain quality and efficiency to support turnaround time (TAT).
• Use LIMS to track and process samples and document steps per GDP.
• Perform equipment maintenance and ensure lab safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Molecular lab experience

CAP/CLIA lab environment

Written/oral communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Science

State licensure/certification

Tools

LIMS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Foundation Medicine in Boston seeks a Molecular Technologist I to perform procedures in a complex patient sample testing process with limited supervision. Regular onsite work at FMI locations is essential and a discretionary annual bonus may be available.

You will prepare NGS libraries, extract nucleic acids, run sequencing methods, and maintain equipment with GDP-compliant documentation. We require a Bachelor's degree in a life science and 1+ years of molecular lab experience in a regulated