Molecular Training Specialist - Solid Tumor (1st Shift)

Caris Life Sciences • Phoenix, AZ

1d • 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 Training Specialist will perform a wide range of molecular techniques, including blood processing, RNA/DNA extractions, PCR, and Next-Generation Sequencing. This role involves equipment maintenance, laboratory inventory, sample tracking, and package receiving. The specialist will work independently with minimal supervision, providing technical expertise, ensuring data quality, and contributing to process improvement and training initiatives under the direction of a supervisor and in accordance with standard laboratory procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years clinical lab experience with at least 1 year being high complexity molecular testing.
• Good knowledge quality control and monitoring methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, general working knowledge of Internet for business use, and skilled in operating office equipment such as fax machines and copiers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in molecular workflows and assay troubleshooting.
• High technical accuracy and efficiency across multiple assays.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience in FDA regulated industries.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for biohazards and chemicals, as well as quality control procedures and regulations.
• Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) – ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement.
• Communication – Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results.
• Teamwork – Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, CLIA, NYS, ISO, CAP, etc.).
• Maintain exceptional quality standards for all molecular analysis.
• Initiate, track and document the creation of competency samples.
• Initiate, track and document the progress of employee training, including the review of cap checklists.
• Complete data analysis and concordance for competencies and training samples.
• Assist in high complexity projects and process improvements.
• Support validation efforts and new assay implementation by acquiring proficiency in new assays and creating and delivering training to molecular technologists.
• Initiate, track and document continuing education hours.
• Meet all deliverables and goals set by department.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Document all corrective action taken when a test system deviates from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Assist with the tracking, accumulation, and computation of performance metrics to include turnaround times, issue reviews and case tracking.
• Document and review all accreditation agency pre-inspection paperwork and mandatory checklists.
• Perform periodic audits within the Molecular Department to ensure compliance.
• Participate in Quality Control / Quality Assurance process improvements.
• Capture, trend and analyze quality data monthly.
• Drive identified actions.
• Provide departmental and companywide training on regulatory requirements and quality control processes.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

What This Job Offers

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