Molecular Manager

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At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute we believe our people are our strength and we invest in addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve associates benefit from significant professional opportunities career advancement training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement 401-K match pet and legal insurance.

Since 1984 Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatments we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies in a community setting and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment the past five years the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Travel: 25%

Standard Core Workdays/Hours : Monday to Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.

Manage laboratory staff in performing routine and complex molecular based laboratory testing including next-generation sequencing (NGS) qPCR and nucleic acid isolation; operating and maintaining laboratory equipment needed to perform daily duties; performing daily QA/QC tasks; training new staff and cross train staff in other assay; assist with new test to be implemented in molecular laboratory with research and development; writing standard operating procedures along with QA analysts; maintaining records for CAP inspections and reinforcing laboratory policies. Assist laboratory director in managing clinical variant scientists and half of the responsibilities include analyzing NGS cases and reports assisting with implementation of pipeline automation metrics data collection for executives and training incoming clinical scientist in analysis and reporting.

Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role relevant regulations and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures

Education:

• Ph.D. in Cancer Genetics Human Genetics Biological Sciences; or M.S in Cancer Genetics Human Genetics Biological Sciences with at least 2 years of experience in clinical laboratories; or bachelors with least 5 years of experience in clinical laboratories.

Certifications/Licenses:

• MB(ASCP) certification preferred or required scheduling upon employment
• State of Florida clinical laboratory technologist license in the area pertinent to the testing being performed required (assistance and reimbursement with license will be provided)
• Valid state Drivers License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.

Previous Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of related experience in a clinical setting is required OR one year of full-time acceptable veterinary industry or research experience in molecular biology laboratory in the U.S. within the last five years.
• 5 years experience in a health care setting; Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• 3 years experience in a diagnostic laboratory CAP/CLIA compliance clinical report writing.
• Familiarity with human mutation databases oncology-specific variant databases genome browsers and HGVS nomenclature.
• Demonstrated attention to detail excellent communication and writing skills.
• Laboratory experience managing/supervising staff/team members

Core Capabilities:

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving analysis decision-making planning time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills emotional intelligence diplomacy tact conflict management delegation skills and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral written presentation) is an active listener and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices strong business and political acumen collaboration and partnerships as well as a positive employee physician and community relations.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages own time conflicting priorities self stress and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Effectively lead and facilitate group discussions coach mentor motivate and engage others to align to a common goal. Ability to effectively lead projects from inception through implementation and assessment.
• Human Resources Management: Effectively hire coach and support staff develop as applicable as well as manage resources performance and employee relations and supervise within established policies procedures and legislation.
• Computer Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook required.
  • Proficient in a scripting language preferably Python or R
  • Data governance knowledge of industry best practice and leading software providers to assist in data steward implementation maintenance and support.
  • Familiarity with SSMS SSRS Power BI.

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally as a condition of employment FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations including the influenza vaccine barring an approved addition FCS is a drug-free workplace and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

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