Clinical Molecular Technologist

Company Description:

Aventa Genomics is a CLIA-certified clinical molecular laboratory in Orlando, FL. Aventa is a subsidiary of Arima Genomics, a San Diego, CA biotechnology company with a proprietary 3D-genomics technology that reveals the organization of DNA at the cellular level. This technology is the basis of the Aventa FusionPlus test for the identification of gene fusions and rearrangement in patients with solid tumors.

Just like our technology is on another level, so are we. We are self-reflective and accountable self-starters who are tenacious and relentless in the pursuit of excellence.

Our environment is open and collaborative, we invest in each other’s growth, and we empower one another. We listen to and value differences in perspective and approach. As a startup, we move fast, adapt to change and are continuously improving ourselves, our processes, and our products. Though we are adaptable we continuously prioritize to stay focused on our vision.

What you will do:

The Clinical Molecular Technologist is responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, to include the isolation of nucleic acids using proprietary methods and next generation sequencing (NGS), with all associated techniques and quality control procedures. The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task, flexibility with schedules, the ability to work independently in a team environment, and strong adherence to quality control and quality assurance procedures and compliance with the laboratory regulations.

The candidate should be knowledgeable of CLIA/CAP/FL requirements. They must be able to adhere to these requirements in daily laboratory production and are expected to teach or train junior technologists in their assigned duties.

Duties

• Perform processing of patient samples using molecular biology protocols governed by standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Extract nucleic acids from sample types; including, but not limited to, human tissue, blood, bone marrow.
• Construct DNA libraries and perform NGS.
• Receive and accession cases into Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS)
• Perform documentation in compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements.
• Perform Lab maintenance in compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements, including: instrument monitoring and logging, lab cleaning and decontamination, wipe testing, instrument performance verifications, ect...
• Analyze and problem solve moderate sample and/or plate issues by utilizing data from, including, but not limited to, SOPs, the LIMS system, data management programs, and instrument files; notice shifts and trends of samples and controls.
• Review patient and control data, and document according to laboratory quality procedures; identify and communicate shifts, trends, or abnormal data; provide causality and solutions.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations; work closely with the supply chain group to support point of use (POU) supplies.
• Contribute to training efforts; provide and create training materials.
• Participate in validation and research projects as needed.
• Assist with the development and upkeep of SOPs.
• Document activities and results in the LIMS and worksheets.
• Perform environmental health and safety functions, as needed.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 20% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to work non-standard business hours (earlier or later than 9am-5pm M-F), and weekend and holiday hours as part of a regular 40 hour work week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• 1 years of pertinent laboratory experience, preferably in a clinical laboratory.
• Prior hands-on experience performing NGS assays.
• Possession of a MB (ASCP) certification
• Possession of or ability to obtain FL certification to work as a medical technologist in a molecular diagnostics laboratory
• Working knowledge of laboratory concepts and applications as well as laboratory safety and CLIA/CAP/FL regulatory requirements.
• Technically proficient in basic molecular techniques and related equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to work non-standard business hours including weekend and holiday hours as part of a regular 40 hour work week is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time (40 hrs.), Salary

Salary range: $60-100K/yr

Hours: non-standard business hours including weekend and holidays

Ability to Commute:

• Orlando, FL 32827 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32827: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person