Molecular Technologist - Liquid Profiling (Multiple Shifts)

Caris Life Sciences•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Caris, we are dedicated to transforming cancer care and improving lives through precision medicine. We leverage cutting-edge molecular science and AI to provide unique answers for each patient. Our mission extends beyond cancer, aiming to push the frontiers of medicine and lead a healthcare revolution driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose. We are looking for individuals passionate about meaningful work and making a significant impact. The Molecular Technologist – Liquid Profiling is responsible for performing routine high complexity molecular techniques, including blood processing, buffy coat extraction, RNA/DNA extractions, PCR, and Next-Generation Sequencing. This role also involves equipment maintenance, laboratory inventory management, sample tracking, and receiving packages. Working under the direction of a supervisor, this position adheres to standard laboratory procedures and policies, developing foundational skills in molecular workflows, quality systems, and data documentation while contributing to team goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in scientific field required.
Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Demonstrate skills in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
General working knowledge of the internet for business use, and skilled in operating office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Demonstrate proficiency in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot.
RNA and DNA extraction experience.
Nucleic acid extraction experience.
Next Generation Sequencing experience
Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for biohazards and chemicals, as well as quality control procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

Sample preparation, including blood centrifugation, plasma processing and buffy coat extractions.
Performs RNA and DNA extractions for daily molecular testing and ensures correct patient labeling.
Performs molecular techniques such as real-time PCR and Next-Generation Sequencing.
Prepares Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) documents for nonconformance events observed during the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical clinical laboratory testing.
Participates in continuous process improvements, validations and proficiency testing.
Tracks, enters, and monitors patient files using the Laboratory Information System.
Maintains laboratory equipment, including completing logs and maintenance, i.e. clean, sterilize, maintain, and shut down laboratory equipment, accessories, and instruments used in research experiments, daily and weekly as required.
Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintain records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, manager or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Perform high complexity testing under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor as defined in the CLIA regulations.
Accepts other duties as assigned.