Lab, Molecular Technologist (GI)(PIT)

Castle Biosciences

$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
  • 1-2 years of experience in a molecular biology or clinical laboratory environment
  • 24 semester hours in medical laboratory technology or related science courses
  • Completion of a clinical laboratory training program or equivalent training
  • Path to obtain ASCP Technologist in Molecular Biology certification within 2 years if not already credentialed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform sample multiplexed immunofluorescent labeling and staining
  • Conduct digital imaging and quality control review of images
  • Analyze test outputs and results
  • Manage specimen preparation and inventory tasks
  • Assist with equipment setups for staining and imaging

Benefits

  • 20 accrued PTO days annually
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 401K with 100% company match up to 6%
  • Three health care plan options with company HSA contribution
  • Company stock grant upon hire
Full Job Description
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Molecular Technologists working from our laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA @ Nova Place location, with a start date of September 4, 2026.

Exceptional Benefits Package:
  • Excellent Annual Salary + 20% Bonus Potential
  • 20 Accrued PTO Days Annually
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401K with 100% Company Match up to 6%
  • 3 Health Care Plan Options + Company HSA Contribution
  • Company Stock Grant Upon Hire

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Laboratory, Molecular Technologist

A typical day for the Molecular Technologist includes sample multiplexed immunofluorescent labeling/staining, digital imaging, quality control review of digital imaging, and test analysis output reviews. The technologist would be working with equipment setups for staining and imaging, as well as reagent preparations, specimen management, and assisting with inventory and quality management tasks as needed. This role will spend the most time on three main activities: histological staining and imaging, specimen management and preparation, and quality control review checks and documentation associated with high complexity clinical laboratory testing.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from an accredited institution, plus 1-2 years of experience in a molecular biology testing environment, clinical, or equivalent laboratory environment. And/or have completion of military training for laboratory technicians as high complexity testing personnel. Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training program
  • Minimum coursework and training requirements:
    • 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses, including 6 semester hours of both Chemistry & Biology & an additional 12 semester hours in any combination of Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Science.
    • AND Completion of a clinical laboratory training program, OR at least 3 months of documented laboratory training in each specialty area where the individual will perform high-complexity testing.
  • The Molecular Technologists in the clinical laboratory are placed on a track towards obtaining American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB) board certification if not already credentialed upon hire and expected to obtain such a certification within 2 years of employment. (Only applicable to PHX)

SCHEDULE
  • Monday-Friday, exempt position, working from the Pittsburgh, PA @ Nova Place laboratory location.

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WORK AUTHORIZATION

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H-1B visas, OPT, or employment-related visas.

** No third-party recruiters, please

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