Lab Scientist

Role: Scientist

Location: ashville, Tennessee

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description

Scientist - Whole Genome Sequencing

Please upload college transcripts with application. These can be unofficial and should include any Undergrad and Grad where applicable. Candidates must have 16 hours of Biology Courses, 16 hours of Chemistry courses, 3 hours Pre-Science Math, and 12 hours specific Biology including Microbiology. Graduate level molecular courses preferred. Applications without transcripts WILL NOT be considered.

Position Overview

A scientist in this position is responsible for performing whole genome sequencing and related molecular testing methods. In addition to performing laboratory testing, duties may include, but are not limited to maintaining organized and clean work areas, assessing sample acceptability, performing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, performing daily quality control, reviewing results, and analyzing data.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PH Lab Scientist 2 performing clinical duties the majority of their time must:
• Have successfully completed a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical
• Laboratory Technician program.
  
  

OR

• Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Masters or Bachelor's
• degree in life sciences (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, or Biochemistry),
• Medical Laboratory Science, or other acceptable science.
  
  

OR

• Meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal
• CMS regulations 42 CFR, 493.1489.
  
  

Required Experience

• Have one year of full-time professional work experience in the Clinical
• Laboratory field (for this level scientist).
  
  

Preferred Experience

• At least one year of molecular-based testing in a clinical laboratory
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel