Molecular Technologist, Solid Tumor (Multiple Shifts)

Caris Life Sciences•Phoenix, AZ

5d•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 passionate individuals to join us in improving the human condition across multiple diseases and making a significant impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in scientific field required.
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.
Molecular Technologist I: May have less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
Molecular Technologist II: 3+ years of relevant molecular laboratory experience.
Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
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

Follows established laboratory protocols governed by standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Performs molecular techniques with proficiency: nucleic acid extraction; quantification and normalization; PCR; DNA methylation analysis; and next generation sequencing (NGS).
Operates and maintains liquid handling robots.
Maintains laboratory equipment, accessories and instruments used in clinical processing by performing routine maintenance.
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.
Proficiency in the Laboratory Information Management (LIMS) tracking system to accurately perform and record day-to-day tasks.
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, technical abilities and experience.
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Adhere to and document all the laboratory’s quality control policies and activities as governed by FDA, CAP, CLIA, NYS and ISO regulatory standards.
Perform instrument maintenance and procedural calibrations.
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 supervisor, 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.