Clinical Laboratory Associate II
About The Position
Join our dynamic team at Oxford BioDynamics as a Clinical Laboratory Associate II at our US premises in Frederick, Maryland, and contribute to our mission of "innovation saving lives." We are an international biotechnology company, advancing personalized healthcare by developing and commercializing precision clinical diagnostic tests for life-changing diseases. Our tests are based on OBD's proprietary 3D genomic biomarker platform, EpiSwitch® which enables screening, evaluation, validation and monitoring of biomarkers to diagnose patients or determine how individuals might respond to a disease or treatment. Currently OBD has two commercially available products: the EpiSwitch® PSE (Prostate Cancer Detection) blood test and EpiSwitch® CiRT (cancer immunotherapy response) blood test. Our clinical smart tests have the potential to be used across a broader range of indications, and new tests are being developed in the areas of oncology, neurology, inflammation, hepatology and animal health. The Group’s US operations and clinical laboratory are in Frederick, Maryland. Our headquarters and UK laboratories are in Oxford, UK, and we have a reference laboratory in Penang, Malaysia.
Requirements
- US work eligibility required
- B.S. or MSc. in relevant subject (with wet lab research projects) or equivalent experience (which must include basic knowledge in scientific method, math skills including simple algebra, and knowledge of chemistry and biology).
- 1 to 2 years of laboratory experience is essential (preferably in a CLIA certified laboratory or other regulatory environment).
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in all stages of the core EpiSwitch workflow and clinical testing procedures: Library preparation, quantification, purification, and basic PCR skills.
- Ability to analyze data and assist team members with interpreting results and troubleshooting issues
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail and a focus on quality results
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Sufficient training and experience to mentor junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Independently execute assigned clinical sample processing utilizing approved SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and following related WI (Work Instructions)
- Processes include extraction of DNA from human whole blood, quantitative PCR (qPCR), and data analysis
- Operate a variety of laboratory equipment (e.g., qPCR thermocyclers, electronic pipettes, centrifuges, robot automation, etc.)
- Perform sample processing in compliance with the Clinical Quality Management System and record all experimental details in real-time
- Communicate and support resolution of any issues/deviations that arise
- Verify and QC check documentation such as WIs and kit shipments
- Assist with analytical validations, risk assessments, and audits as required
- Read and follow all company guidelines, policies, and SOPs
- Support minor editing of WI and SOPs in the Clinical Quality Management System
- Contribute to laboratory cleaning and maintenance duties and associated documentation (e.g., maintenance logs, physical/electronic inventories, labelling)
- Abide by all safety requirements as defined by the company, including proper use of personal protective equipment for working with human materials and chemicals
- Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- 401(k)
- holidays
- vacation
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
