Medical Laboratory Technician
Menarini Silicon Biosystems
Summary
The Clinical NGS & Molecular Technologist/Technician is responsible for performing NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) laboratory testing and analysis, ensuring quality control of the laboratory processes and following clinical laboratory requirements and standards. This position reports to the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor – NGS; Molecular Operations.
Job description
Summary
The Clinical NGS & Molecular Technologist/Technician is responsible for performing NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) laboratory testing and analysis, ensuring quality control of the laboratory processes and following clinical laboratory requirements and standards. This position reports to the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor – NGS; Molecular Operations.
Essential Functions
- Testing: Performs Flow cytometry, cell sorting, NGS, DNA isolation, PCR amplification, and other laboratory tests on patient specimens. Prepares libraries for sequencing, and analyzes sequencing data
- Quality control: Performs quality control and quality assurance procedures, and documents results
- Equipment: Prepares instruments and workstations, calibrates equipment, and troubleshoots instrument issues
- Documentation: Documents corrective actions for unusual occurrences, and notifies management of equipment issues
- Training: Provides technical training and consultation to other staff when needed
- Protocols: Develops new protocols and assays
- Process improvement: Identifies opportunities for process improvement and documentation changes
- Quality Assurance and Regulatory: Ensures overall laboratory compliance and assists with audit
General Competencies
- Strong NGS experience is a must
- PCR experience is preferred
- Communication proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Customer-centricity
- Initiative and drive
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physical sciences, medical laboratory science or equivalent
- At least 2-3 years of next generation sequencing experience
- Familiarity with Illumina instruments (strongly preferred)
- Prior experience in a clinical or other regulated laboratory environment
- Strong attention to detail
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office and CLIA laboratory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines; scientific laboratory equipment, and any/all required PPE.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time, professional-level position. Typical days and hours of work will be either Monday to Friday or Tuesday- Saturday 10 am -6 pm with some flexibility for start and end hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physical sciences, medical laboratory science or equivalent
- At least 2-3 years of next generation sequencing experience
- Strong NGS experience
- Prior experience in a clinical or other regulated laboratory environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Communication proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Customer-centricity
- Initiative and drive
- PCR experience preferred
- Familiarity with Illumina instruments strongly preferred
Company overview
Menarini Silicon Biosystems (MSB) is a biotechnology and diagnostics company specializing in rare cell analysis and liquid biopsy technologies. Headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, with operations in Bologna, Italy, MSB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Menarini Group, a multinational pharmaceutical and diagnostics company. The company is best known for its CELLSEARCH® platform, the first and only FDA-cleared test for capturing and enumerating circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in metastatic breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers. MSB also offers MenariniSearch comprehensive genomic profiling services using next-generation sequencing powered by artificial intelligence, as well as the DEPArray™ system for single-cell isolation and analysis. The company's CLIA and CAP accredited laboratory provides laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) that can be performed on peripheral blood, cerebrospinal fluid, tissue, and bone marrow. With a focus on advancing personalized medicine, Menarini Silicon Biosystems enables researchers and oncologists to gain unprecedented precision in molecular characterization of rare cells associated with cancer and other diseases.