Lab, Molecular Technologist (Derm)(PIT) Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Castle Biosciences • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Castle Biosciences is seeking to hire Molecular Technologists to work from their laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves performing RNA extraction, RT-PCR, and sample loading onto array chips for final result determination. The technologist will also be responsible for equipment setup and maintenance, reagent preparation, specimen management, and assisting with inventory and quality management activities. This position requires hands-on laboratory procedures while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from an accredited institution
• 1-2 years of experience in a molecular biology testing environment, clinical or equivalent laboratory environment
• Completion of military training for laboratory technicians as high complexity testing personnel
• Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training program
• Minimum coursework and training requirements: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses, including 6 semester hours of both Chemistry & Biology & an additional 12 semester hours in any combination of Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Science
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program OR at least 3 months of documented laboratory training in each specialty area where the individual will perform high-complexity testing
• Technical proficiency, scientific creativity, successful collaboration with others, and independent thought
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H-1B visas, OPT, or employment-related visas.

Responsibilities

• RNA extraction utilizing a combination of manual and automated methods
• RT-PCR performed through manual pipetting techniques
• Sample loading onto array chips for final result determination
• Equipment setup and maintenance associated with all testing processes
• Reagent preparation
• Specimen management
• Assisting with inventory and quality management activities
• Specimen management and preparation
• In-house control creation
• Reagent quality control testing
• Quality control checks and documentation associated with high-complexity clinical laboratory testing
• Performing hands-on laboratory procedures while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established quality standards

Benefits

• Excellent Annual Salary + 20% Bonus Potential
• 20 Accrued PTO Days Annually
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401K with 100% Company Match up to 6%
• 3 Health Care Plan Options + Company HSA Contribution
• Company Stock Grant Upon Hire

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level