Molecular Training Pro for Solid Tumor Care (1st Shift)

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Molecular Training Specialist to perform a broad range of molecular techniques including RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, and NGS, with emphasis on data quality and training initiatives. The role requires deep regulatory compliance and quality control acumen within a fast‑paced lab.

The ideal candidate will manage competency programs, track training, support new assay implementations, and contribute to process improvements while following established SOPs and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years clinical lab experience with at least 1 year being high complexity molecular testing.
• Good knowledge quality control and monitoring methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, general working knowledge of Internet for business use, and skilled in operating office equipment such as fax machines and copiers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in molecular workflows and assay troubleshooting.
• High technical accuracy and efficiency across multiple assays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, CLIA, NYS, ISO, CAP, etc.).
• Maintains exceptional quality standards for all molecular analysis.
• Initiates, tracks and documents the creation of competency samples.
• Initiates, tracks and documents the progress of employee training, including the review of cap checklists.
• Completes data analysis and concordance for competencies and training samples.
• Assists in high complexity projects and process improvements.
• Supports validation efforts and new assay implementation by acquiring proficiency in new assays and creating and delivering training to molecular technologists.
• Initiates, tracks and documents continuing education hours.
• Meets all deliverables and goals set by department.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Documents all corrective action taken when a test system deviates from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Assists with the tracking, accumulation, and computation of performance metrics to include turnaround times, issue reviews and case tracking.
• Documents and reviews all accreditation agency pre-inspection paperwork and mandatory checklists.
• Performs periodic audits within the Molecular Department to ensure we maintain compliance.
• Participate in Quality Control / Quality Assurance process improvements.
• Capture, trend and analyze quality data monthly.
• Drive identified actions.
• Provide departmental and companywide training on regulatory requirements and quality control processes.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical lab experience

Quality control

Molecular workflows

Assay troubleshooting

Technical accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Molecular Training Specialist to perform a broad range of molecular techniques including RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, and NGS, with emphasis on data quality and training initiatives. The role requires deep regulatory compliance and quality control acumen within a fast‑paced lab.

The ideal candidate will manage competency programs, track training, support new assay implementations, and contribute to process improvements while following established SOPs and safety