Laboratory Technologist

The Role

Schedule: On site: Tuesday through Saturday

The Laboratory Technologist will support Scipher’s CLIA laboratory process execution as patient sample volume increases during a post-product launch period. Long-term efforts are expected to include administration of full sample processing for the delivery of Next Generation-based Sequencing test results.

What will I do?

• Perform daily sample management duties including receipt of sample kits, accessioning in a custom, integrated LIMS environment and daily sample shipping
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Roche Cobas 6000 Analyzer
• Train new employees on lab specific tasks
• Perform all standard and process-specific laboratory functions according to Laboratory and Quality specific SOPs
• Edit and develop new SOPs, Work Instructions, and Batch records
• Work on continuous improvement projects
• Demonstrate good communication (oral/written) and problem-solving skills across all laboratory functions
• Deliver on patient sample turn-around times (TAT)

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

• BS degree in chemical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory setting
• Min 2-3 years hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory setting (CLIA, CAP, FDA)
• Experience with data entry in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) environments is a must
• Experience with general automation, instrumentation and validation is a must
• Previous experience in RNA extraction from whole blood
• Knowledge of GLP, GMP, GCP
• Next Gen seq experience a plus, but not required
• Experience with Bioinformatics concepts and cloud computing a big plus
• Comfortable working in a very small, fast-paced environment with coworkers and managers in a remote-matrix environment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written