UNIV - Laboratory Technologist III - Department of Radiation Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technologist III is responsible for carrying out advanced research activities under the direction of the Principal Investigator and/or laboratory supervisor. This individual provides technical expertise to support the Principal Investigator’s research program. Assists with ensuring all laboratory staff follow and adhere to safety and all applicable health policies and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, microbiology, biochemistry or a closely related field and relevant experience in a clinical or research laboratory environment.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant laboratory experience, preferably in an academic, translational, or biotechnology setting
Demonstrated experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS), digital droplet PCR (ddPCR), liquid handling/automation platforms, and related molecular assay platforms and techniques preferred
Strong organizational and project management skills
A bachelor's degree in a health-related field and one year journey-level work experience in the specialty area; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a health-related field and two years advanced work experience in the specialty area.
A master's degree in a health-related field and six months entry-level experience may be substituted for the requirements stated above.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Computer literacy.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous technical supervisory work experience is required for supervisory positions.

Responsibilities

Conduct experiments for research projects.
Carry out molecular laboratory experiments and conduct analysis of ddpcr and other data and interpret results.
Works with the Principal Investigator and laboratory supervisory to carry out the activities of a high-complexity molecular laboratory focused on development and validation of ctDNA-based assays.
Performs specialized molecular examinations and procedures for the development, optimization, and validation of advanced assays for low-frequency variant detection.
Documents all research activities in approved laboratory notebooks (ELN) and updates data analyses as needed.
Follows IRB, human subjects, ACUC, and other State, Institutional and Federal regulatory protocols, as needed.
Ensures laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements and accepted scientific standards.
Generate reports as needed for the evaluation of project progress and performance.
Develops and implements technical and administrative policies, procedures, and protocols to support laboratory scalability, reproducibility, and quality.
Assist laboratory supervisor in managing research inventory, ordering, and stocking of supplies and reagents.
Prepares reports to advise principal investigators on possible research projects.
Independently reads and designs potential experiments for consideration.
Provides technical expertise to investigators and collaborators regarding future project design, feasibility, and implementation.