Kariusdx Clinical Laboratory Associate II performs high complexity testing and sample processing under supervision in a clinical metagenomics company. Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and data analysis.
Responsibilities
Under supervision of licensed personnel, perform high complexity testing for commercial samples in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and laboratory SOPs.
For non-commercial or clinical study samples, perform routine molecular test procedures including specimen processing, nucleic acid extraction, quantitative analysis, PCR, library construction, sequencing, and data analysis.
Receive, unbox, and accession inbound biological samples per relevant SOPs; collaborate with the customer support team to obtain information necessary to complete the accessioning process.
Prepare samples for processing in accordance with good laboratory practices and established contamination control procedures.
Operate high-throughput integrated automation workstations and utilize laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other infrastructure software in the performance of job duties
Perform and document routine preventive maintenance for laboratory equipment and instruments.
Support regulatory compliance through adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and accurately document work performed.
Flag SOPs for update; author or revise laboratory SOPs as directed.
Identify, escalate, and support process improvement initiatives as appropriate.
Provide training and support to junior or new laboratory staff as assigned.
Perform all delegated activities as assigned in support of established timelines and quality standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory or laboratory leadership personnel
Qualification
May be exposed to hazardous materialsRecognizes
Required
Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation
Manual dexterity as repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary
Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary
Bachelor’s degree in Biological science or similar field required.
3+ (three) years of clinical laboratory experience, with 2+ (two) years of pertinent industry experience and increasing levels of responsibility within a molecular biology laboratory.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, or with minimal supervision.
Prior experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) preferred.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques used in a microbiology laboratory is highly preferred.
Demonstrates personal accountability of assigned work and processes, consistently delivering results with quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
Recognizes, communicates, and escalates issues, risks, or deviations in a timely and transparent manner.
Adapts effectively to changing priorities and operational demands in a dynamic laboratory environment.
