Senior Molecular Lab Analyst – Newborn Screening & PCR

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA seeks a Lab Analyst II NENSP Molecular to perform laboratory assays for newborn disorder screening. The role requires 1–5 years of relevant experience and competency in high complexity molecular testing under supervision.

The candidate will handle bench work for assay development, validation, troubleshooting, and instrument management, while ensuring strict adherence to laboratory protocols and data documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, life or clinical sciences or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of relevant laboratory experience, including clinical lab exposure.
• Experience with PCR-based assays and high-throughput clinical molecular testing.
• Ability to follow CLIA high complexity testing requirements and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular assays with proper documentation as part of the lab team.
• Follow safety, privacy, and quality control protocols per CLIA and policies.
• Assist in bench work for development, validation, and troubleshooting of assays.
• Support instrument validation, maintenance, and LIMS integration.
• Prepare reagents and kits; contribute to QA/QC data and records.

Skills

PCR design

Assay validation

Data analysis

Quality control

Nucleic acid isolation

Laboratory safety

Excel

Access

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, life or clinical sciences

Tools

Luminex

Real-Time PCR

Robotics for high-throughput

Job description

University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA seeks a Lab Analyst II NENSP Molecular to perform laboratory assays for newborn disorder screening. The role requires 1–5 years of relevant experience and competency in high complexity molecular testing under supervision.

The candidate will handle bench work for assay development, validation, troubleshooting, and instrument management, while ensuring strict adherence to laboratory protocols and data documentation.