Job Description
Summary
The Medical Genetics Technologist III will perform high complexity molecular tests, develop and perform advanced, molecular-based skillsets, interpret complex data, and effectively troubleshoot while adhering to CAP and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines.
Job Duties
- Perform high complexity molecular tests in a clinical and research environment
- Specific Position Duty
- Work with the team to process samples in the production pipeline as well as research projects including protocol development and optimization
- Update sample tracking information and summarize results in an appropriate format.
- Follow laboratory quality control policies, document all quality control activities, monitor and maintain reagents, log records and laboratory equipment.
- Sample preparation for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) across multiple pipelines beginning from DNA/RNA isolation up to sequencing and analysis.
- Adhere to CAP/CLIA and HIPAA compliance, laboratory safety, and OSHA policies and procedures.
- Follow policies and procedures as they relate to quality control (QC): reagent storage/stability, calibration schedule/requirements, review QC/test results, corrective action, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Molecular Genetics Technology or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience.
- Certified Laboratory Professional by National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), Certified Medical Laboratory Technician by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification. Certification must be obtained within one year of hire or promotion.
Preferred Qualifications
- MB (ASCP) Certified.
- Expertise in one or more of the following molecular biology areas is essential: DNA and RNA manipulations such as purification and qualification, PCR, qPCR and restriction enzyme digestion.
- NGS library construction such as RNASeq and Whole Genome Sequencing.
- Previous experience in a CAP/CLIA/New York State laboratory setting.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.