Clinical Laboratory Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled licensed CLS to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in running Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and knowledge of molecular biology techniques.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the equipment is calibrated maintained and operated according to the manufacturers guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Adheres to the CAP CLIA and NYS regulations.
• Run protocols for sample collection processing storage and tracking in LIMs to ensure the integrity and traceability of the samples throughout the NGS workflow.
• Run clinical and R&D samples for NGS and molecular biology techniques including microdissection FFPE nucleic acid extraction NGS library preparation sequencing data analysis and quality control measures with appropriate NGS controls.
• Perform and train other CLSs on established NGS and molecular biology procedures including macrodissection FFPE nucleic acid extraction NGS library preparation sequencing and data analysis including quality control measures.
• Perform validation testing to ensure with selected reagents and controls to ensure the assay meets the required performance specifications.
• Perform validation studies to assess the performance characteristics of the NGS assay including sensitivity specificity accuracy precision and reproducibility.
• Analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical methods and software including sensitivity specificity accuracy precision and reproducibility.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of experiments and results.

• Minimum 4 years as a certified or licensed clinical laboratory scientist
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Highly Preferred: California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license - CGMBS.)
• Must be well-organized open-minded decisive and flexible. They must be able to communicate well with others and work as a team. Good writing skills and and extensive computer experience are necessary
• Experience with Macrodissection RNA extraction and downstream analysis
• Strong experience in development of targeted library conducting sequencing NGS library preparation sequencing and data analysis
• Experience in project management and organization
• Excellent record-keeping and documentation skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Validation and SOP writing experience a plus
• Must have superior work ethic driven and be results oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Preferred Bachelors or Masters degree in Molecular Biology Biochemistry or related field
• Anatomic or Clinical Pathology experience
• Prior experience with NextGen sequencing instruments.
• Minimum of 4 years of molecular and histology experience within an anatomic pathology laboratory or clinical laboratory.