Molecular Technologist Babraham, England
Job description
Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!
NeoGenomics has an opening for a Molecular Technologist who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.
This is a full time position with a schedule starting from Tuesday to Saturday.
Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:
As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.
Position Summary:
As a Molecular Technologist you will be performing high throughput accessioning and nucleic acid isolation of clinical samples.
Position Objectives:
- Experience processing human samples in a Clinical Laboratory setting, including the processing and handling of blood, tissue, FFPE tissue, and other body fluids
- Prior experience of working in a clinical laboratory in a regulated environment with an established quality management system (e.g. ISO 15189:2012, CPA, GCLP or equivalent)
- Data entry experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and/or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Experience of nucleic acid extraction, DNA quantification and digital /q-PCR analysis
- Knowledge and experience processing samples using automated liquid handling robots
- Demonstrate efficient execution of lab processes and must have good attention to detail
- Experience troubleshooting laboratory processes and procedures
- Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills
- Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high paced, team-oriented environment
Additional Objectives:
Hands-on experience performing clinical sample processing in a molecular diagnostic laboratory, in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, NHS or other high-throughput laboratory- Knowledge and experience of next-generation DNA sequencing
- Expertise in laboratory automation of molecular biology workflows
- Ability to work irregular hours when required
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Genetics or Biomedical Science required
Experience:
- Three (3) or more years of experience working in industry or related laboratory experience
Qualification Requirements:
- Receive and accession human samples following standard operating procedures
- Complete data entry of sample information on applicable forms and upload information into Inivata’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Execute nucleic acid isolations either manually or with automation as required
- Follow standard operating procedures and guidelines for handling clinical samples and biohazardous waste
- Participate in Containment Level 2 training and all other applicable training on an annual basis
- Manage specimen inventory, including the archival, return or destruction of samples as required
- Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and perform general laboratory housekeeping activities
- Liaison with senior clinical team members
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned
Travel Required:
Minimal travel required
