Molecular technologist- temp 13 week contract

Job Title: Molecular Technologist
Location: Pompano Beach FL

Non-Local Salary: $25/hour- 1200/wk per diem

Local Salary: $30-40/hour

Position Overview

Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a growing hybrid CRO in Pompano Beach FL to identify a Molecular Technologist to join their team. This laboratory is heavily focused on molecular diagnostics including COVID testing womens health infectious disease and cancer screening assays.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee high-complexity testing in accordance with CLIA CAP and regulatory standards

• Lead train and mentor laboratory staff including scheduling and performance oversight

• Review verify and release patient results with a high level of accuracy

• Ensure proper quality control calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation

• Assist in assay validation verification and implementation of new testing platforms

• Maintain compliance with all laboratory policies procedures and safety standards

• Partner with leadership to support operational growth and process improvement initiatives

Molecular & Microbiology Focus

• Perform and oversee molecular diagnostic testing using PCR and real-time PCR methodologies

• Support testing across infectious disease including Respiratory Pathogen Panels (RPP) COVID and other viral/bacterial assays

• Work with womens health panels and cancer screening assays

• Apply best practices in contamination control and molecular workflow design

• Assist in troubleshooting complex molecular assays and resolving technical issues

• Collaborate on development validation and optimization of molecular tests

• Support microbiology workflows as needed including specimen processing and result interpretation

Instrumentation Experience (Preferred)

Hands-on experience with the following platforms is highly preferred:

• Abbott diagnostic systems

• Roche cobas platforms

• Cepheid GeneXpert systems

• BioFire FilmArray systems

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Medical Technology Clinical Laboratory Science Biology or related field

• MT (ASCP) MT (AAB) or equivalent certification

• Florida state license in molecular chemistry and immunology

• Strong background in molecular diagnostics and PCR-based testing

• Experience with infectious disease womens health and/or oncology-related testing

Benefits

• Health dental and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off and holidays

About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 18 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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