Lab Analyst III NENSP Molecular
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Category: Healthcare
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: For Health Consulting
Department: For Health Consulting - Molecular Lab Unit (General) - W416939
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position-W25-Non Unit Classified
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Feb. 12, 2026
Work Location: Hybrid
Salary Minimum: USD $80,000.00/Yr.
Salary Maximum: USD $/Yr.
Under the general direction of Lab Management, the Lab Analyst III NENSP Molecular performs laboratory assays for the timely detection of newborn disorders and works on special projects to develop, implement and evaluate new methodologies to improve current screening, and add new capabilities. Maintains competency in high complexity testing (as defined by CLIA) in all laboratory methodologies of the section. Performs other related laboratory tasks in support of laboratory management.
Responsibilities include careful adherence to established laboratory protocols, as well as projects under the direction of laboratory managers. Performs work with little, or sometimes no direct supervision and is expected to train more junior staff. Works with Lab Management on design providing the first line of bench strength for the development of emerging technologies.
- Performs laboratory assays (clinical or research) with appropriate documentation, as an integral member of the sections laboratory analysts, following validated protocols.
- Follows established safety and privacy protocols.
- Performs bench work to assist management in the performance and documentation of laboratory activities for the technical development, validation, performance and troubleshooting of laboratory assays (both laboratory‑developed tests as well as kit assays) used in the screening procedures.
- Performs bench work to assist management in laboratory activities for validation, troubleshooting the performance of and management of instrumentation used in the screening procedures.
- Performs bench work to assist management in laboratory activities for validation, troubleshooting and monitoring of the instrumentation relationships with Laboratory Information Management System.
- Works as an integral team member in the preparation and validation of reagents, materials and kits used in the laboratory.
- Contributes data for laboratory documentation of quality assurance, quality control, and competency data in accordance with Program policies and CLIA requirements.
- Responsible for training junior lab analysts.
- Works independently on assigned laboratory projects to develop and validate data and new methodologies.
- Works independently to draft documents including new SOPs.
- Assists the Lab Supervisor and Scientist with the management of lab supply budget and inventory
- Perform other duties as required.
Bachelors degree or equivalent in chemical, life or clinical sciences
Graduate level coursework or equivalent yielding expertise in the theory of general molecular biology
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE5 – 7 years of relevant experience including 1 – 2 years clinical laboratory experience
5 – 7 years of Assay Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting experience
Experience in Primer Design, Probe Design, LNA design, Multiplex Real Time PCR design, Nested PCR design, copy‑number assay design such that…
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