MOLECULAR GENOMIC ANALYST I, WDL - MOLECULAR GENOMICS; FULL TIME - 1ST SHIFT

Froedtert Health•MILWAUKEE, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Molecular Genomic Analyst I works in the Molecular Genomics department at Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role performs high-complexity molecular techniques, including NGS and Sanger sequencing, and supports clinical testing through data analysis, variant interpretation, and reporting. The analyst evaluates genetic results in the context of patient history and physician orders, recognizes the clinical significance of tests, and maintains the confidentiality of patient information and results. The position also contributes to research and validation of new laboratory applications, quality management, staff training, and day-to-day laboratory operations. The posted schedule is first shift, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturday rotations every six weeks. It is a 1.0 FTE position with 40 standard hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or medical laboratory science.
Strong foundation in molecular genetic technology principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
ASCP or AMT certification within 18 months of hire or promotion into a certification-eligible position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a regulated laboratory environment, such as a CLIA or CAP laboratory.
One year of experience in genomic variant interpretation or other molecular techniques.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical diagnostic laboratory molecular diagnosis of genetic disease.
Perform and interpret genetic sequences in the context of patient history and physician orders, including NGS, Sanger sequencing, qPCR, and fragment analysis by capillary electrophoresis.
Assemble sequencing results and interpret germline and somatic sequence variants from patient samples to determine clinical significance using scientific literature, classification guidelines, and genomic tools.
Research potential molecular tests and methodologies for future clinical laboratory implementation and assist with validation of new applications.
Write clear reports based on test results; follow protocols for interpreting and verifying results; investigate abnormal or inconsistent results promptly; and notify leadership of potential problems.
Draft, review, and revise standard operating procedures as needed.
Teach and train students, new employees, residents, fellows, and medical students on technical procedures and their principles and theories.
Resolve problems; maintain equipment; prepare reagents; and enter test result data.
Perform quality control of variant and clinical analyses, interpretations, and completed reports.
Communicate equipment and instrument problems to peers and leadership, and document problems and corrective actions.
Respond thoroughly and appropriately to customer inquiries, requests, and concerns; communicate issues to leadership in a timely manner.
Order supplies and perform general laboratory housekeeping.
Assist with employee competency assessments and the design of competency assessment materials, and assist with proficiency testing.
Participate in maintaining the departmental Total Quality Management program.
Assist in preparing monthly QC/QA reports.
Perform audits as requested by leadership and suggest process improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.