Molecular Training Specialist: Precision Diagnostics

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Molecular Training Specialist to perform a broad range of molecular techniques including RNA/DNA extractions, PCR, NGS, and supporting equipment maintenance. The role requires independent work under supervision, ensuring data quality and contributing to process improvement and training initiatives.

The candidate will supervise competency development, track training progress, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while delivering department-wide and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years clinical lab experience with at least 1 year being high complexity molecular testing.
• Proven proficiency in molecular workflows and assay troubleshooting.
• High technical accuracy and efficiency across multiple assays.
• Good knowledge of quality control and monitoring methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and business IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory compliance to 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 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 and delivering training.
• Initiates, tracks and documents continuing education hours.
• Meets all deliverables and goals set by department.
• Adheres to quality control policies and documents calibrations/maintenance.
• Documents corrective actions for test system deviations.
• Tracks performance metrics and turnaround times.
• Reviews accreditation paperwork and mandatory checklists.
• Performs periodic audits to ensure compliance.
• Participates in Quality Control / Quality Assurance improvements.
• Captures, trends and analyses quality data monthly.
• Drives identified actions and training on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Molecular workflows

Data analysis

Quality control

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science

4+ years clinical lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Molecular Training Specialist to perform a broad range of molecular techniques including RNA/DNA extractions, PCR, NGS, and supporting equipment maintenance. The role requires independent work under supervision, ensuring data quality and contributing to process improvement and training initiatives.

The candidate will supervise competency development, track training progress, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while delivering department-wide and