Molecular Scientist

Responsibilities:

•Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with emphasis on Oncomine Dx testing.

•Assists in the analytical validation of test methodologies for use in the laboratory.

•Assists in troubleshooting technical challenges with assays and equipment.

•Strictly adheres to testing protocols.

•General laboratory assistance, including but not limited to: receiving lab supplies, DNA/RNA isolation, preparation of reagents, building NGS libraries, sequencing DNA/RNA material, data analysis, report generation and maintenance of laboratory equipment

•Provide written and verbal communication of test results in lab reports and team meetings, delivering accurate results in a timely manner.

•May train other employees

•Utilizes good documentation practices (GDPs) and follows laboratory quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) policies

•Complies with safety policies and procedures

•Ensures compliance with all health and safety, CLIA, CAP, and NYSDOH regulations

•Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

•A BS degree in Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university

•Minimum of 3 years of direct experience required in a related field such as molecular oncology, genetics, or genomics.

•Experience with NGS experimental design and data analysis

•Experience with lab equipment including, but not limited to: QuantStudio, Genexus, Ion Chef, Ion S5, PGM system, KingFisher Flex, Veriti Thermo Cycler, pipettes, Sanger Sequencing.

Skills:

•Use of computer systems for data entry, retrieval, and analyses involving word processing programs, spreadsheets containing data analyses, and complex computer driven instrumentation.

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, with supervisor, team, and various cross-functional project team members.

•Ability to problem solve highly complex analyses.

•Strong analytical skills

•Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

•Self-motivated, diligent, and flexible in accommodating shifting priorities.