Clin Molecular Technologist

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what''s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

Perform complex clinical molecular tests in a fast-paced lab using skills from experience, training, and education.

Develop / Confirm/ Implement high complexity molecular assays to improve transplant outcomes and further the advancement of personalized medicine.

Adhere to/ Promote and Maintain regulatory compliance through all phases of validation, testing, QA, QC.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Molecular Assay Development / Validation/ Implementation.
• Perform high complexity molecular testing of clinical samples utilizing many NGS platforms and applications.
• Perform high complexity molecular testing utilizing PCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid purification.
• Perform high complexity molecular testing in compliance with departmental procedures, protocols and regulatory standards.
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control as related to all molecular procedures implemented / performed by the laboratory.
• Instrument evaluation, maintenance and calibration.
• Troubleshooting of nonconforming data, assay performance, instrument function.
• Critical testing/ interpretation and accurate reporting of results.
• Education and training of laboratory staff in molecular techniques / assays.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous way.

Key Success Factors

• Extensive knowledge of molecular biology values and molecular biology techniques: DNA sequencing over many platforms, PCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid purification.
• Extensive knowledge of / experience in primer design, sequencing applications, RNA extraction, cfDNA extraction, and human lymphocyte subpopulation isolation.
• Molecular bench skills that adhere to all applicable clinical laboratory standards/ regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of / experience with liquid handling systems and flow cytometry basics.
• Knowledge of / experience with Bioinformatics pipelines and tools.
• Self-motivated, data and critical thinking abilities.
• Skilled in documentation/ writing of procedures, protocols.
• Effective communication skills to partner/ train and educate.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor''s or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

ASCP-Blood Banking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC), ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM), Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI): Must have one of the following.

Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB).