Summary

The Medical Genetics Technologist III will perform high complexity molecular tests, develop and perform advanced, molecular-based skillsets, interpret complex data, and effectively troubleshoot while adhering to CAP and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines.

Job Duties

• Perform high complexity molecular tests in a clinical and research environment
• Specific Position Duty
• Work with the team to process samples in the production pipeline as well as research projects including protocol development and optimization
• Update sample tracking information and summarize results in an appropriate format.
• Follow laboratory quality control policies, document all quality control activities, monitor and maintain reagents, log records and laboratory equipment.
• Sample preparation for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) across multiple pipelines beginning from DNA/RNA isolation up to sequencing and analysis.
• Adhere to CAP/CLIA and HIPAA compliance, laboratory safety, and OSHA policies and procedures.
• Follow policies and procedures as they relate to quality control (QC): reagent storage/stability, calibration schedule/requirements, review QC/test results, corrective action, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Genetics Technology or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience.
• Certified Laboratory Professional by National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), Certified Medical Laboratory Technician by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification. Certification must be obtained within one year of hire or promotion.

Preferred Qualifications

• MB (ASCP) Certified.
• Expertise in one or more of the following molecular biology areas is essential: DNA and RNA manipulations such as purification and qualification, PCR, qPCR and restriction enzyme digestion.
• NGS library construction such as RNASeq and Whole Genome Sequencing.
• Previous experience in a CAP/CLIA/New York State laboratory setting.