The DNA Identification Building in Burlington, NC is seeking a Molecular Diagnostic Specialist. The Molecular Diagnostic Specialist helps to support the operations team, the quality team and the laboratory in various ways while also maintaining the laboratory equipment and their records.

As a Molecular Diagnostic Specialist, this role will help support the development and optimization of new and existing molecular diagnostic tests. Conducts routine to complex experimental procedures within overall scope of a research project and/or diagnostic test development project. Maintains all appropriate records regarding data collection and interpretation of results. Daily activities include scripting for automation, validation of equipment and consumables, general instrument repairs, and monitoring PMs. The MDS team is vital in constant lab streamlining and preventing down time in lab processing.

LabCorp's Consumer Genetics operation is one of the world's largest genotyping facilities, having genotyped millions of samples for SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) analysis since 2013. SNPs are single base changes in DNA that give rise to genetic variation. These variations can be used for ancestry typing, health and disease risk factors, carrier conditions, and curiosity testing!

The working schedule for this position will be: Monday - Friday 2 pm - 10:30 pm, 10% shift differential offered for 2nd shift .

Job Duties:

• Conduct research on R&D related projects with limited oversight through the development process and assist in transferring improved products to the laboratory

• Perform validations

• Support operations by troubleshooting and optimizing assays

• Coach and assist laboratory staff on newly developed procedures

• Serve as first line of defense for resolving problems in the laboratory -- both hardware and assay specific issues

• Perform/maintain schedules for preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment

• Communicate hardware/reagent/consumable issues directly to manufacturers

• Assist in programming laboratory automation

• Make mechanical repairs to laboratory hardware

• Assist quality team in resolving any laboratory problems

• Maintain equipment records/logs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Life Science

• 1 year of clinical lab experience

• Scripting and Programming experience a plus

• Design and 3D Printing experience a plus

• Research minded

• Detail oriented

• Ability to work independently and with a team

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .

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