Molecular Training Specialist: Liquid Profiling & QA

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences in Phoenix seeks a Molecular Training Specialist to perform a broad range of molecular techniques including RNA/DNA extractions, PCR, Next-Generation Sequencing, and to maintain data quality while providing training across the team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science, 4+ years in a clinical lab with high-complexity molecular testing, and proficiency in quality control; a Master’s degree is preferred, with experience in FDA/ISO environments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in molecular workflows and assay troubleshooting.
• High technical accuracy and efficiency across multiple assays.
• Good knowledge quality control and monitoring methodologies.

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.

Skills

Molecular workflows

Quality control

Training

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Caris Life Sciences in Phoenix seeks a Molecular Training Specialist to perform a broad range of molecular techniques including RNA/DNA extractions, PCR, Next-Generation Sequencing, and to maintain data quality while providing training across the team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science, 4+ years in a clinical lab with high-complexity molecular testing, and proficiency in quality control; a Master’s degree is preferred, with experience in FDA/ISO environments and