Molecular Technologist III

John P. Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP); Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) is seeking a Molecular Technologist III to coordinate and perform complex molecular genetic analyses, with emphasis on NGS platforms.

Position requires MB(ASCP) or SMB(ASCP) certification and ability to work with hazardous materials in a high-throughput clinical laboratory environment. Responsibilities include developing and validating sequencing systems, implementing electronic LIMS for data collection, and presenting results at

Qualifications

• Excellent laboratory and technical skills; ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Experience working in a high throughput clinical laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Good written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• May require U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain T3/Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct all pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical steps for molecular genetic analyses.
• Develop, verify, validate and test molecular sequencing systems.
• Report results in scientific literature and presentations; prepare briefings.

Skills

Laboratory skills

High throughput lab experience

Basic computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Citizenship & clearance awareness

Tools

LIMS

Job description

The Molecular Technologist III coordinates and conducts all pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical aspects of complex technical work involved in preparing and interpreting human biological material for specialized molecular genetic analysis. Work involves development, verification, validation and testing molecular sequencing systems and applies broad knowledge and hands-on experience in such disciplines as molecular biology, molecular pathology, and biostatistics. Skill and experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms is required. Also, as per DoW Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program requirements, MB(ASCP) or SMB(ASCP) certification is required for this position. The position requires experience and demonstrated capability in standard molecular biological techniques, e.g., isolation of nucleic acids from various clinical specimens (blood, body fluids and tissue), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as well as standard biochemical techniques, e.g., centrifugation and electrophoresis. The position requires working with hazardous human biological materials (tissue, blood and body fluids). Knowledge and skills for implementation of a completely electronic format for collecting, reporting and storage of laboratory data using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is critical. Responsibilities may also include reporting results in scientific literature, presentations at national and international meetings, and preparation of command and agency briefings.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent laboratory and technical skills; ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Experience working in a high throughput clinical laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Good written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• May require U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain T3/Secret Clearance.

Licenses and Certifications

Must hold a certification as a Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB, ASCP) or Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB, ASCP) or other certification deemed comparable by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) or their designee (CCLM).