Overview In this entry-level role, you perform high-complexity molecular testing for genetic diseases under direct supervision, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You support ongoing workflows, document activities, and maintain QC and equipment as part of a compliant, patient-focused lab team. You will escalate non-routine results and contribute to training and process improvement, helping the lab run smoothly and accurately. This position offers hands-on experience in a critical genetics lab within Baylor Genetics, contributing to reliable diagnostic testing.
Responsibilities- Perform routine clinical testing and assays in accordance with validated SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, NY)
- Prepare reagents, controls, and calibrators; perform instrument setup and maintain proper laboratory stock levels
- Accurately document test results and activities in LIMS and laboratory records
- Conduct quality control (QC) checks, monitor assay performance, and report deviations or issues to supervisors
- Troubleshoot assay and instrument issues under guidance and escalate non-routine results, errors, or workflow concerns promptly
- Perform and document routine equipment maintenance, calibration, and preventive maintenance per SOP; place equipment out of service when performance is out of specification
- Initiate and document corrective actions for QC failures, instrument malfunctions, specimen discrepancies, and other nonconformances
- Adhere to laboratory safety, contamination control, biohazard protocols, and 5S standards
- Support operational continuity by maintaining organized workflows and adapting to changing priorities
- Participate in training, competency assessments, proficiency testing, and assist in training new employees as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related life science field
- 0-1 year of relevant laboratory experience
- Basic knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and testing workflows
- Preferred: MB(ASCP) or MT(ASCP)
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Clear Communication & Alignment
- Specimen Handling - Expert
- DNA Extraction - Expert
- PCR - Expert
