Planet Pharma · 20 hours ago
Clinical Molecular Technologist
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $40/hr
1+ years expPlanet Pharma is seeking a Clinical Molecular Technologist who will be responsible for processing clinical and research samples using advanced technologies for nucleic acid analysis. The role involves ensuring compliance with CLIA/CAP regulations and maintaining high standards for quality and integrity in laboratory operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Emily Cicon, MS
Responsibilities
Timely completion of training assigned by management or laboratory director to meet the needs of laboratory operations
Ensure sample accessioning is performed in an accurate manner to enable effective testing of samples downstream as ordered
Work with pathologist to evaluated neoplastic content of sample as needed
Sample processing including nucleic acid purification and preparation for sequencing and PCR is performed per established processes
Accurate and timely maintenance of operational metrics
Maintains and updates associated process documentation, participates in continuous process improvements and ongoing training
Performs quality control of samples processed and data generated prior to sending to next steps
Maintenance of auxiliary and capital equipment and instrumentation
Makes technological/scientific contributions to development projects
Research, evaluate, and implement new and emerging applications and tools to improve current clinical offerings and to support new clinical offerings. This will involve working closely and coordinating with regulatory, computational sciences, IT, and management groups in accordance with established professional development goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in biological or chemical sciences with experience in a regulated laboratory environment (CLIA/CAP)
ASCP Certification in Molecular Biology
Required Experience in product/clinical/research assay development
Molecular Genetic Technologist II – 1-3 years
Well organized, with strong attention to detail and process is required
Ability to learn new tasks and procedures in appropriate timeframes
Experience in data management, including laboratory information management systems
Excellent written and verbal skills as would be required to communicate scientific details and respond to custom inquiries
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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