Senior Genomics Technologist: NGS & Molecular Diagnostics

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced Senior Technologist to independently perform and oversee high complexity molecular testing including DNA/RNA extraction, NGS library prep, sequencing, and data analysis. You will oversee specimen processing, instrument calibration, and ensure regulatory compliance under CLIA/CAP standards.

You will collaborate with pathologists and healthcare providers, maintain documentation, and participate in assay validation and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science.
• 5 years of Experience in a Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory
• Preferred Master's in Human Genetics, Genomics
• 5 years of Experience in a clinical Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
• ASCP or Equivalent Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees the performance high complexity molecular testing including tissue preparation, DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, NGS library prep, sequencing, and result analysis.
• Manages the operation, maintains, calibration, and troubleshooting molecular and genomics laboratory instrumentation.
• Analyze, review, and verify molecular and NGS data to ensure accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage specimen processing, reagent preparation, inventory tracking, and detailed laboratory documentation.
• Serves as a consultant to laboratory personnel and other health care providers, as needed.
• Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory.
• Communicates with manager, supervisor or co-workers concerning the needs of the laboratory including supplies for efficient laboratory operations.
• Assums superviosry duties, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Experience with Molecular Techniques

Statistical Analysis

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science

Master's in Human Genetics, Genomics

ASCP Certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced Senior Technologist to independently perform and oversee high complexity molecular testing including DNA/RNA extraction, NGS library prep, sequencing, and data analysis. You will oversee specimen processing, instrument calibration, and ensure regulatory compliance under CLIA/CAP standards.

You will collaborate with pathologists and healthcare providers, maintain documentation, and participate in assay validation and quality initiatives.