Molecular Technologist – Murtha Cancer Center

Job Description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation is seeking a Molecular Technologist for the John P. Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to MCCRP. The position requires U.S. citizenship.

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

The Molecular Technologist coordinates and conducts all pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical aspects of complex technical work involved in preparing and interpreting human biological material for specialized molecular genetic analysis. The position requires skill and experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms. MB(ASCP) or SMB(ASCP) certification is also required.

Responsibilities:

• The incumbent coordinates and conducts all aspects of molecular testing focusing on nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays.
• The incumbent oversees all pre-analytical factors involved in specimen submission for both in-house and remote contributors.
• Specimen processing is conducted using a combination of manual and automated processing methods.
• The incumbent processes specimens by extracting DNA, amplifying genomic regions of interest with PCR, and performing NGS.
• They plan and conduct procedures to devise solutions to testing problems and to evaluate published methods and techniques for incorporation into the molecular pathology laboratory.
• Quality assurance indicators must be closely monitored throughout the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
• The incumbent provides technical expertise to coordinate the quality control program for the Molecular Pathology Service.
• The incumbent designs the laboratory to function in full accordance with accreditation standards established by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the DoD Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP).
• They identify training needs and provide technical guidance and instruction.
• The incumbent performs complex technical work that involves preparing human biological material for specialized molecular genetic analysis.
• Molecular technologists develop procedures and processes for tests and modify existing procedures to improve the quality of results.
• They review clinical reports and records for trends and recommend policy changes based on review findings.
• The incumbent performs all other duties within the molecular laboratory as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biological science or a related field.
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience.
• Certification as a Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB, ASCP) or Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB, ASCP) or other certification deemed comparable by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) or their designee (CCLM).

Work Arrangement: 100% on-site

Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship required; eligible to obtain and maintain a Tier III Investigation/Secret Clearance and Common Access Card (CAC).

Please note: All HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

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