Next Generation Sequencing Lab Manager, GeneDx

GeneDx, Inc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GeneDx, a clinical laboratory in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a full-time Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory Manager. The successful candidate will manage lab operations, ensure quality control, and lead a team of testing personnel in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant work experience in molecular technology or comparable skills.
• 2-3 years relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the NextGen Sequencing Lab.
• Ensure adherence to quality control policies.
• Oversee implementation of new protocols and QA/QC criteria.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science

Master of Science degree in a related field

Credentialing as a Molecular Genetics technologist

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

GeneDx,a division of BioReference Laboratories, is a rapidly-growing, diverse clinical laboratory in Gaithersburg, MD that provides molecular diagnosis for genetic disorders.

GeneDx is recruiting for a full-time Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory
Manager.

Job Description

Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory Manager

GeneDx, Inc

Gaithersburg MD

GeneDx is recruiting for a full-time Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory
Manager.

Manages the
administration of the daily operations of the NextGen Sequencing Lab that
conducts the testing of clinical DNA specimens for the purpose of diagnostic
genetic disease, using manual and automated methods in a team environment, and following established policies and procedures, in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Manages
a group of testing personnel following established standard operating
procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting of
results to team leads, supervisors, and record-keeping.

Ensures
that all group members adhere to quality control policies and documents all
quality control activities, instruments and procedural calibrations, reagent
preparation and testing, and instrument maintenance performed.

Identifies
problems that may adversely affect test performance, takes authorized
corrective action, and notifies key individuals.

Oversees
implementation of new protocols and QA/QC criteria and detects when test
performance is not within acceptable levels.Documents all corrective action.

Maintains
efficient lab operations and improves lab workflow and also contributes to
reviewing and updating technical SOPs

Always
be able to document that proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as
patient testing.

Meets
or exceeds target workload with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology,
or related life science, and meets CLIA and New York State personnel standards
criteria, plus 5 years relevant work experience in molecular technology or
comparable skills and knowledge; or, Master of Science degree in a related
field, plus 2 -3 years relevant experience; or, credentialed as a Molecular
Genetics technologist.

Additional Information

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