Molecular Training Specialist - Solid Tumor (2nd Shift)

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Molecular Training Specialist for the 2nd shift in Phoenix, AZ. You will perform a broad range of molecular techniques, including RNA/DNA extractions and NGS, while maintaining regulatory compliance and driving quality improvements.

You will independently manage competency programs, training progress, data analysis, and contribute to assay validations. A bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in molecular labs are required; a master’s degree is preferred.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Molecular workflows

High complexity molecular testing

Quality control knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

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

Master's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Molecular Training Specialist for the 2nd shift in Phoenix, AZ. You will perform a broad range of molecular techniques, including RNA/DNA extractions and NGS, while maintaining regulatory compliance and driving quality improvements.

You will independently manage competency programs, training progress, data analysis, and contribute to assay validations. A bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in molecular labs are required; a master’s degree is preferred.