Job Description:

Molecular Laboratory Technologist

Location: Milford, PA
Schedule: Full-Time
Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)

● Supervise technical and/or non-technical laboratory personnel. 

● Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the laboratory. 

● Supervise and perform NGS runs (which include sample handling, sample processing, QC analysis, and data analysis) according to procedures. 

● Supervisor and maintain documents in the QMS system. 

● Develop and implement quality control measures to ensure accurate and reliable test results. 

● Responsible for maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, consumables, reagents, and equipment as needed. 

● Provides leadership in the coaching, guidance, training, and talent development of staff. ● Screen, interview, and select qualified individuals for open positions within the NGS laboratory. 

● Provide guidance and troubleshooting for the laboratories procedures for specimen handling and processing, data analysis, QC analysis, and maintaining records of patient test results. 

● Participate in proficiency testing and inspections. 

● Ensure that laboratory is following established policies and procedures and that corrective actions are documented when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. 

● Ensure that the quality program documents and reports are updated and reviewed by the Laboratory Director. 

● Communicate problems or any pertinent information to the laboratory manager, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director. 

● Ensure a clean and organized laboratory. 

● Other duties as assigned by management.

• One of the following educational qualifications:
  • PhD in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology with at least one year of training in molecular pathology methods; or
  • Master's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology with at least two years of training in molecular pathology methods; or
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology with at least four years of training and/or experience in high-complexity testing, including at least one year in molecular pathology methods.
• ASCP Certification in Molecular Biology (MB) required.
• Prior supervisory or laboratory management experience in a molecular diagnostics or NGS laboratory.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), laboratory validations, and regulatory inspections.
• Extensive experience working in a CLIA/CAP-regulated molecular diagnostics laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
  • PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR
  • Nucleic acid extraction and quantification
  • Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • CLIA and CAP regulations
  • Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Demonstrated leadership, staff development, and team management experience.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Salary: $120,000 annually based on experience and education

• Benefits: Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 8 paid holidays (2 floating)

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