Technical Operations Scientist, Molecular

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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 with a variety HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. 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 is looking for a Molecular Operations Scientist who wants to learn to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position in Durham, NC with a Monday – Friday, day shift.

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 Operations Scientist you will work under general direction and are responsible for conducting scientific and technical development processes leading to the successful completion of company projects including the development of streamlined diagnostic protocols, new methods and automated technology. You may also serve as the Project Manager and/or Supervisor for assigned projects; where you will supervise project deliverables, manage the sample and data collection process, data monitoring, and all associated project manager tasks.

Responsibilities:

Provides technical guidance, mentors and directs laboratory technologists and associates in performing molecular techniques

Represents the department in a diverse range of settings, including other groups, clients, audits, vendors, conferences

Leads technical development projects and executes validation plans

Trains all levels of staff on new procedures or protocols implemented in the laboratory

Expedites workflows to maximize capacity by evaluating systems and recommending enhancements; as a team player offers feedback to achieve resolution of production problems/issues involving other departments

Works closely with management in the monitoring and correction of trends and problems in equipment operation, reagent usage and test procedures performance

Serves as a technical resource for the department by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquires and/or requests from clients and sales representatives

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline required. Master’s preferred.

Eligibility for or currently holding an active ASCP MB certification required

Six or more years of equivalent bench experience with Molecular/NGS testing strongly preferred

You will need to be familiar with CAP/CLIA and FDA (GCP or GLP as appropriate) requirements and knowledgeable with the specialty requirements within those organizations

Deep understanding of laboratory and/or analytical techniques

Ability to work in a laboratory environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual

Possesses strong computer skills to accomplish tasks

Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual