Molecular Genetics Technologist I-III (DNA Extraction)

Molecular Genetics Technologist I-III (DNA Extraction)

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite) Duration: 6+ months

About BigRio: BigRio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm with headquarters in Boston, MA. We deliver software solutions ranging from: custom development, software implementation, data analytics, and machine learning/AI integrations. With extensive domain knowledge, BigRio has teams of data architects, data engineers, software engineers, web developers, and consultants who deliver best-in-class solutions across a variety of verticals.

Summary: Conducts high complexity molecular tests in the treatment and diagnosis of genetic diseases

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs testing and troubleshoots assay performance
• Operates and maintains the laboratory equipment
• Performs QC and takes appropriate actions if systems deviate from the laboratory's established specification
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications/Experience/Certification:

• Molecular Genetics Technologist I
• Degree: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
• Relevant experience: 0-2 years
• Certification (preferred): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)
• Molecular Genetics Technologist II
• Degree: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
• Relevant experience: 2-4 years
• Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)

• OR
• Degree: Master's degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
• Relevant experience: 0-2 years
• Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)

• Genetics Technologist III
• Degree: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
• Relevant experience: 4-6 years
• Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)

• OR
• Degree: Master's degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
• Relevant experience: 2-4 years
• Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)

• OR
• Degree: PhD in a scientific discipline or medical technology
• Relevant experience: 0-2 years
• Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)

• Molecular Genetics Technologist Senior
• Degree: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
• Relevant experience: > 6 years
• Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)

• OR
• Degree: Master's degree in a scientific discipline or medical technology
• Relevant experience: > 4 years
• Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)

• OR
• Degree: PhD in a scientific discipline or medical technology
• Relevant experience: > 2 years
• Certification (required): MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Frequently required utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use keyboard
• Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials