Molecular Training Specialist - Solid Tumor Diagnostics

Caris Life Sciences; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Molecular Training Specialist to perform a broad range of molecular techniques, including blood processing, RNA/DNA extractions, PCR and NGS, while maintaining data quality and training initiatives.

You will work under supervision, ensure compliance with FDA/CLIA/ISO, help develop competency programs, and support assay validations and ongoing education for molecular technologists in a fast-paced, quality-driven lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years clinical lab experience with at least 1 year in high complexity molecular testing.
• Demonstrated 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 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory compliance to FDA, CLIA, NYS, ISO, CAP requirements.
• Maintains exceptional quality standards for all molecular analysis.
• Initiates, tracks and documents the creation of competency samples.
• Tracks and documents the progress of employee training, including 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 delivering training.

Skills

4+ years clinical lab experience

Molecular workflows

Assay troubleshooting

Quality control methodologies

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical lab science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Molecular Training Specialist to perform a broad range of molecular techniques, including blood processing, RNA/DNA extractions, PCR and NGS, while maintaining data quality and training initiatives.

You will work under supervision, ensure compliance with FDA/CLIA/ISO, help develop competency programs, and support assay validations and ongoing education for molecular technologists in a fast-paced, quality-driven lab.