Molecular Biologist Scientist II at Lensa Fishers

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers
-22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

When you become a part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll be joining an inquisitive team that shares your passion for accelerating life science research and impacting lives of patients around the globe. With our annual revenues of more than $40 billion, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

Here in Thermo Fisher One Lambda Clinical Lab at Fishers, IN, we are working towards bringing molecular technologies from bench-to-bedside and improving patient diagnostics and, are looking for a full-time Molecular Medical Technologist to join the core team.

Molecular Medical Technologists shall be working under direct technical lead of the Laboratory Supervisor and will be performing technical and scientific processes in a high-complexity clinical diagnostics laboratory. This position requires handling clinical samples, performing routine protein analysis and molecular biology techniques using an array of technologies such as PCR, NGS, and LC/MSMS. All testing and tasks shall be performed in accordance with established departmental and quality control procedures and laboratory-approved protocols.

• Receive, accession and prepare (handling and storing) human specimens for testing according to established laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Performs complex laboratory procedures (NGS, PCR, LC/MS) utilized in clinical diagnostics
• Participates in competency assessments and proficiency testing
• Method development and validation for high-complexity assays
• Be proficient in analyzing data using various data analysis software, documenting results, and following laboratory’s directives for reporting and maintaining complete and accurate test records.
• Perform daily function checks and routine preventative maintenance and calibration procedures.
• Support and align with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Follow CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as stipulated in their documents.
• Provide initial troubleshooting and problem solving for NGS and PCR based molecular testing and LC/MS based protein analysis and notify issues when required.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Interact daily with LIMS, respond to queries, prepare reports and track specimens.
• Position may require interaction with the R&D team on a regular basis regarding protocols, data analysis training or other related issues.

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, biological or clinical laboratory science or a related field (such as, molecular biology, biochemistry). Masters preferred.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a clinical or molecular diagnostics laboratory performing testing procedures and techniques.

• Experience in College of American Pathologist (CAP) accredited laboratory or American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI)
• ASCP Certification (preferred)

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