Molecular Biologist IV

4 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Molecular Biologist IV to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and managing the technical resources and activities of the SCID-SMA Newborn Screening Team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversees the advanced molecular genetic daily activities of the SCID-SMA screening laboratory, ensuring analytical accuracy of testing performed through regular reviews of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and proficiency surveys.
  • Performs routine bench technical duties, including analysis, interpretation of highly complex molecular data, verification, and release of results.
  • Coordinates research, evaluation, and development projects to ensure state-of-the-art testing, coordinates and implements new procedures as appropriate, and conducts validation studies.
  • Performs administrative functions, including completing regular reports and ad hoc reports, attending meetings, and storing records.
  • Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and reagents to prevent delays in critical testing services.
  • Provides technical consultation, data analysis, and excellence in customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Communicates with supervisor to supply needed input for personnel management and provides input into appropriate staffing qualifications for job descriptions.

Requirements:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory, clinical chemistry, quality control, quality assurance, CLIA regulations, and molecular genetic principles, techniques, and terminology.
  • Ability to perform analytical procedures, detect, and troubleshoot analytical problems that could influence test results.
  • Ability to maintain, recognize, and solve staff and specimen work schedules for completion of critical laboratory services.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to both internal and external customers.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to use various items of laboratory equipment associated with work area.
  • Ability to interact effectively with staff and work in harmony with other team members.

Working Conditions:
Work hours/days and laboratory assignments may vary, and all staff members will be required to work on Saturday as part of a rotating schedule.

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