Lab, Molecular Technologist (Derm)(PIT)

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Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire a Molecular Technologist working from our laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA @ Nova Place location.

Why Castle Biosciences?

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
• Garage parking, paid for by Castle Biosciences.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Laboratory, Molecular Technologist,

A typical day for the molecular technologist includes RNA extraction utilizing a mixture of manual and automated methods, RT-PCR performed via manual pipetting, and sample loading on array chips for final result determination. The technologist would be working with equipment setups for all processes, 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 specimen management and preparation, in-house control creation and reagent Q.C. testing, and quality control 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)
• Please see the full success profile at the end of the job ad.

SCHEDULE

• The role may require flexible shift starts to meet operational demands. However, during training, candidates are expected to adhere to the current technologists' schedule, beginning at 8:30 am.

READY TO JOIN OUR BIOTECH TEAM?

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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.

ABOUT CASTLE BIOSCIENCES INC.

At Castle, it all comes down to people. After all, disease doesn't just happen - it happens to people. We believe that disease management and treatment decisions can be better informed through a person's unique biology, which is revealed through the scientific rigor of our innovative, laboratory-developed tests. We are committed to empowering healthcare providers and patients with the goal of improved outcomes.

Every employee at Castle has an impact on patient care, and we work to ensure that everyone finds their work to be both challenging and rewarding. We behave with integrity and treat our colleagues with respect and kindness. Our culture fosters an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration. We prioritize and encourage internal growth and professional development.

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