Lead Molecular Technologist

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Lead Laboratory Technologist who wants to learn to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position with a Tuesday - Saturday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm shift, starting as a 12:00pm - 8:30pm shift for an undetermined period of time.

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

As the Lead Technologist you will be responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handling all types of specimens submitted to the department for processing tasks assigned. You will also be assisting the department supervisor, participating in training all laboratory personnel, and coordinating and reviewing the work of assigned staff in addition to performing the full range of clinical testing procedures

Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department and exercises independent judgment in the specialty assigned

Assists in supervising technical personnel by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; scheduling; training employees on company and laboratory policies, procedures, techniques, and on equipment; resolving work-related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions

Leads and implements project improvements within the department

Assists the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager with the documentation and daily completion of performance verification criteria of tests, reagents and equipment as requested

Reviews QA and QC records in accordance with departmental procedures and reports all problems to the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager

Works closely with Supervisor in the monitoring and correction of trends and problems in equipment operation, reagent usage and test procedures performance

Performs advanced troubleshooting skills and works closely with the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager to maintain a proper working environment and resolving trends and problems associated with equipment operation, reagent usage and test procedure performance

Generates incident reports when appropriate and enters corrective action taken to achieve resolution on appropriate QC sheets

Reviews, releases test results and follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology from an accredited college or university preferred. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least 1 year of laboratory experience/training/training course

Six or more years of equivalent experience (high complexity molecular testing) preferred

ASCP MB License preferred

Previous applied experience with molecular diagnostic testing required, NGS strongly preferred

Advanced understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis on department specific techniques

Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards

Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual

Good visual acuity, including color perception required for certain departments

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.