Molecular Laboratory Scientist (NGS Clinical Sequencing CLIA)

Molecular Laboratory Scientist (NGS / Clinical Sequencing / CLIA)

Role Details

Location: Indianapolis IN
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Duration: 12 Months (Extension / Conversion Possible)
Interview Process: In-Person Only
Client Domain: Public Health Laboratory

Job Summary

The Client Laboratory is hiring a hands-on Molecular Laboratory Scientist with direct experience in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) high-complexity clinical laboratory testing and molecular diagnostics.

This is an onsite laboratory role supporting public health testing in a regulated clinical environment. Candidates must have recent hands-on experience performing molecular testing sequencing workflows specimen processing result interpretation quality control troubleshooting instrumentation and maintaining CLIA-compliant laboratory practices.

Strong experience with Illumina or PacBio sequencing platforms is required.

This is not a research-only or academic laboratory role.

Qualified candidates should have experience working in a clinical laboratory public health laboratory reference laboratory hospital laboratory or other regulated high-complexity testing

environment.

Candidates without direct hands-on molecular sequencing experience CLIA high-complexity laboratory exposure or clinical testing experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nucleic acid extraction using manual and automated workflows
• Perform molecular testing including PCR NGS sequencing and related molecular diagnostic workflows
• Operate and troubleshoot Illumina and/or PacBio sequencing instrumentation
• Process clinical environmental and biological specimens in a regulated laboratory setting
• Interpret validate and report laboratory test results
• Support assay validation test development and implementation of new molecular methods
• Prepare and maintain SOPs validation documentation and laboratory records
• Perform instrument calibration maintenance and troubleshooting
• Execute quality control procedures and document QC activities
• Participate in proficiency testing programs
• Maintain compliance with CLIA laboratory standards and testing procedures
• Identify testing deviations troubleshoot issues and document corrective actions
• Support daily execution of high-complexity testing workflows

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Bachelors degree in Biological Science Microbiology Molecular Biology Clinical Laboratory Science or related field
• 2 years of high-complexity clinical laboratory testing experience
• 1 year of direct NGS experience
• Hands-on experience with Illumina or PacBio sequencing platforms
• Strong molecular biology laboratory experience
• PCR and nucleic acid extraction experience
• Experience with regulated laboratory documentation QC and compliance
• Knowledge of CLIA laboratory standards
• Experience interpreting and validating laboratory test results
• Experience with laboratory instrument troubleshooting and maintenance
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills