NGS Lab Technician — High-Complexity, Flexible Schedule

US Oncology Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Oncology Hematology seeks a skilled laboratory professional to perform high and moderate complexity testing, including DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing library prep, sequencing, and data analysis on patient samples, under Lab Manager supervision.

The role emphasizes QC, instrument maintenance, and collaboration with clinicians to integrate NGS data into patient care. Regular schedule Tue–Sat with flexible hours and start around 10:30–11:00 AM, end 6:30–7:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related health care field.
• OR a Baccalaureate degree with major in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, biology or chemistry plus 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry.
• At least 1 year of hands-on lab experience operating Next Generation sequencing equipment; 3+ years is a plus.
• Experience with Illumina sequencers (NextSeq 500DX, NovaSeq 6000) is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with lab automation and molecular techniques such as PCR is a plus.
• Laboratory experience in moderate or high complexity clinical labs is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development, optimization, validation and troubleshooting of sequencing protocols and technologies.
• Performs CLIA moderate and high complexity testing with minimal supervision.
• Performs routine sample processing including DNA/RNA extraction, library prep, sequencing and data analysis.
• Analyzes clinical specimens and maintains records of testing and results.
• Maintains and operates sequencing instruments and performs regular maintenance.
• Ensures compliance with quality control policies and documents QC activities and calibrations.
• Documents corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance.
• Maintains documentation and prepares reagents and supplies for tests.
• Trains employees and trainees in MOH-NGS laboratory procedures.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to integrate NGS data into patient care.

Skills

Lab experience

NGS knowledge

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science

Baccalaureate in molecular biology/ Genetics/ Biochemistry with biology & chemistry

Tools

NextSeq 500DX

NovaSeq 6000

PCR & real-time PCR

Job description

Maryland Oncology Hematology seeks a skilled laboratory professional to perform high and moderate complexity testing, including DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing library prep, sequencing, and data analysis on patient samples, under Lab Manager supervision.

The role emphasizes QC, instrument maintenance, and collaboration with clinicians to integrate NGS data into patient care. Regular schedule Tue–Sat with flexible hours and start around 10:30–11:00 AM, end 6:30–7:00 PM.