Caris Life Sciences·Phoenix, Arizona
Perform high-complexity molecular techniques including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and Next-Generation Sequencing for liquid profiling. Maintain laboratory equipment, document quality control activities, and ensure accurate patient sample tracking and labeling.
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The Molecular Technologist – Liquid Profiling is responsible for performing routine high complexity molecular techniques that include, but are not limited to, blood processing and buffy coat extraction, RNA/DNA extractions, PCR, Next-Generation Sequencing, equipment maintenance, laboratory inventory, sample tracking and receiving packages. This position works under the direction of the supervisor and follows standard laboratory procedures and policies. Molecular Technologists develop foundational skills in molecular workflows, quality systems and data documentation while contributing to team goals.
Job Responsibilities
Sample preparation, including blood centrifugation, plasma processing and buffy coat extractions.
Performs RNA and DNA extractions for daily molecular testing and ensures correct patient labeling.
Performs molecular techniques such as real-time PCR and Next-Generation Sequencing.
Prepares Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) documents for nonconformance events observed during the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical clinical laboratory testing.
Participates in continuous process improvements, validations and proficiency testing.
Tracks, enters, and monitors patient files using the Laboratory Information System.
Maintains laboratory equipment, including completing logs and maintenance, i.e. clean, sterilize, maintain, and shut down laboratory equipment, accessories, and instruments used in research experiments, daily and weekly as required.
Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintain records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, manager or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Perform high complexity testing under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor as defined in the CLIA regulations.
Accepts other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
We are seeking to hire a Molecular Technologist with varying levels of experience.
Molecular Technologist I - Bachelor’s degree in scientific field required and may have less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
Molecular Technologist II – Bachelor’s degree in scientific field required and 3+ years of relevant molecular laboratory experience.
Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Demonstrate skills in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. General working knowledge of the internet for business use, and skilled in operating office equipment.
Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with experience levels ranging from entry-level to 3+ years for higher tiers. Proficiency in technical data interpretation and familiarity with molecular laboratory workflows are essential.
Market context
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