Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist

High-Complexity Molecular Oncology Laboratory

Located in Albany, New York

Santé Consulting is representing an innovative precision diagnostics company expanding its clinical laboratory operations into the United States. We are conducting a national search for a Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join a newly established high-complexity molecular oncology laboratory. This individual will play a key role in launching laboratory operations, supporting assay development and validation, and helping establish laboratory workflows and quality systems in a rapidly growing organization.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, on-site position
• Opportunity to help build a new high-complexity molecular diagnostics laboratory
• Work with cutting-edge technologies including next-generation sequencing (NGS) and single-cell molecular profiling
• Participate in laboratory setup, workflow development, assay validation, and quality management
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to work alongside laboratory leadership, scientific teams, and international research partners
• Startup environment offering significant professional growth and impact

Required Qualifications:

• Active New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline
• Recent experience in a high-complexity clinical laboratory or similarly regulated environment
• Strong molecular diagnostics experience including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid quantification, and quality control
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation and sequencing workflows
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and quality assurance in a regulated laboratory setting
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a NYSDOH CLEP and/or CLIA-certified laboratory
• Experience with molecular oncology, cellular tumor marker testing, or laboratory-developed tests (LDTs)
• Experience with single-cell or single-nuclei technologies
• Familiarity with assay validation, quality management systems, and laboratory inspections
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS/LIMS) and quality documentation systems
• Previous experience in laboratory buildout, workflow implementation, or startup environments