Molecular Diagnostic Specialist

Labcorp is seeking a Molecular Diagnostic Specialist in RTP, NC who will support the development and optimization of new and existing molecular diagnostic tests. In this position, the specialist will support TECAN scripting, external vendor script updates or modifications, and innovative solutions involving electronic methods. Are you looking for a new challenge in your career? Apply today for our Molecular Diagnostic Specialist opportunity!

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:30am-1:00pm

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here .

Responsibilities:

• Researches development-related projects with limited oversight through development
• Performs validations and prepares validation reports.
• Supports Lab Operations by troubleshooting and optimizing assays
• Trains, coaches and assist laboratory staff on newly developed and legacy procedures and/or assays.
• Serves as first line of defense for resolving hardware and assay specific problems in the laboratory.
• Performs and maintains schedules for preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment as assigned.
• Communicates hardware/reagent/consumable issues directly to manufacturers.
• Assists in programming laboratory automation.
• Perform mechanical repairs to laboratory hardware
• Assists quality assurance team in resolving laboratory issues.
• Maintains equipment logs and records.
• Communicates regularly with Technical Director and Laboratory Manager on issues that affect production.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor's degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• 2 years of clinical lab testing experience is required
• Experience with excel, databases, and/or coding languages is highly preferred

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. A dditionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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