GENETWORx

Full Time Permanent - Onsite

At GENETWORx Laboratory, we improve the health and wellness of lives around the world through dedicated research, experienced scientists, 21-st century technology, and in-depth diagnostics. Healthcare is personal and as such, the future needs to be, too. By intersecting genetic testing with personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics, we’re positioning our patients and empowering physicians with more precise, individualized, effective results.
As a leader in precision COVID-19 testing, GENETWORx provides unparalleled support, results, and clarity during these uncertain times. GENETWORx has armed healthcare providers, employers and universities with rapid and accurate COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody testing which is essential for reopening businesses and communities.

The Research & Development (R&D) Technologist position works within the development and research efforts of the organization and conducts research on a variety of topics and writes summary reports. Areas of pipeline research will include infectious disease, inherited and somatic cancers, and genomics among others. The Research & Development (R&D) Technologist has a strong background in basic sciences and 1-3 years of experience in technical writing, research analysis and project management. All test systems in the lab are molecular based and require strong attention to detail to perform DNA/RNA extractions and assays using specialized molecular techniques and instrumentation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs complex molecular diagnostic DNA based tests in a high complexity laboratory.
• Manages development programs and modifies specific features to improve efficiency.
• Ensures the laboratory is kept in a safe working environment and in compliance with OSHA and other laboratory safety standards.
• Participates in all Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Trend (OOT) investigations within the Molecular Lab.
• Analyzes products or schematics to detect process or material improvements for old and new products.
• Evaluates products and packaging to determine improvements.
• Creates strong business relationships with vendors
• Analyzes processes and identifies options for their efficiency and quality improvement
• Documents processes and materials for creation of old and new products, including quality control
• Performs testing and analyzes the feasibility of products and service launches, so organizational skills and close attention to detail are important
• Leads other team members and assumes additional responsibilities to the company
• Participates in CAP and Alternate Proficiency testing programs.

Education and Experience:

• Must meet CLIA requirements for testing personnel in high complexity laboratories
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a related field is required
• ASCP certification in molecular biology or similar are very helpful.
• 1-3 years of clinical laboratory work experience. Molecular (DNA based) analysis is desired.
• Knowledge of PCR based procedures and PCR contamination control required.
• Expert knowledge of science principles through years of training.