Molecular Technologist I-iii

Tempus AI · Vertical AI · Research Triangle Park

This role focuses on performing high-quality next-generation sequencing data with rapid turnaround times in a clinical laboratory, adhering to strict protocols and regulatory requirements. It involves routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance, and complex molecular-based procedures, including nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and loading sequencing libraries onto Illumina platforms. The role also requires obtaining continuing education hours and maintaining competency in molecular biology protocols.

What you'd actually do

  1. Work with a cutting-edge genomics workflow to provide high-quality next-generation sequencing data with rapid turnaround times in a clinical laboratory.
  2. Perform routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures.
  3. Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
  4. Perform next-generation sequencing, including nucleic acid extraction, DNA/RNA quantification and qualification, NGS library preparation, probe hybridization, probe/library capture, library cleanup and quantification, loading sequencing libraries onto the Illumina Nextseq, HiSeq4000, and Novaseq.
  5. Entering clinical patient data into the Laboratory Information Management system.

Skills

Required

  • MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science and 1 year pertinent clinical laboratory experience with molecular biology OR BS/BA in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science and 1 year of pertinent clinical lab experience in molecular biology
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work with others to plan and carry out scientific programs
  • Self-driven and works well in an interdisciplinary team with minimal direction
  • Strong desire to build products that will save lives and change the course of cancer
  • Impeccable attention to detail

Nice to have

  • Experience with next-generation sequencing
  • Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory
  • Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems
  • Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems

What the JD emphasized

  • high-quality next-generation sequencing data
  • clinical laboratory
  • molecular-based procedures
  • next-generation sequencing
  • CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory
  • CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations
  • Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols