Molecular Pathology Tech

• Department Molecular Biology
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Evening Shift - M-F 2:00pm - 10:30pm

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Summary

Position Highlights:

• Possesses a working knowledge of molecular and cell biology with experience in the performance and application of techniques used in clinical molecular diagnostic testing including DNA and RNA isolation, conventional and real-time PCR, quantitative and qualitative reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR), automated DNA sequencing and fragment analysis, restriction enzyme digestion, gel electrophoresis, other molecular diagnostic techniques and general assay validation and quality control/quality assurance.
  
  Experience with in house molecular diagnostic assay design and development, including design of primers and probes, and assay validation, quality control, quality assurance, and/or troubleshooting, is desirable. The ability to follow the standard protocol and independently perform laboratory routine testing in the area of molecular pathology is required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology.
• Is ASCP certified.
• Possesses superior organizational skills, and is capable of working independently.

Responsibilities:

• Specimen handling:
  Receives, accessions, and processes blood, and a variety of other human
• Performs and reports tests according to standard operating procedures as established in the clinical molecular laboratory. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of molecular testing theory and scientific principles, routine testing procedures, and instrument operation and maintenance requirements, as they apply to molecular testing.

Credentials and

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Medical technology or Biologic Science is required.
• Licensed Medical Technologist with Molecular Specialty by the state of Florida required.
• Must possess 12 months experience in:
  • Molecular pathology, medical technology or related field to include experience related to nucleic acid extraction and amplification by PCR techniques, DNA sequencing, mutation analysis, molecular oncology, appropriate specimen handling, quality control, and quality assurance as related to molecular laboratory techniques.
• Sound technical knowledge of specialty as it relates to test validation, performance, QC, and QA activities knowledge of all applicable laboratory regulations required.

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