Molecular Technologist
Lighthouse Lab Services•Pompano Beach, FL
16h•$25 - $35•Hybrid
About The Position
Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a growing hybrid CRO in Boca Raton, FL to identify a Molecular Technologist to join their team. This laboratory is heavily focused on molecular diagnostics, including COVID testing, women’s health, infectious disease, and cancer screening assays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or related field
- Florida Clinical Laboratory Testing Personnel License
- MT (ASCP), MT (AAB), or equivalent certification
- Strong background in molecular diagnostics and PCR-based testing
- Experience with infectious disease, women’s health, and/or oncology-related testing
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with the following platforms is highly preferred: Abbott diagnostic systems Roche cobas platforms Cepheid GeneXpert systems BioFire FilmArray systems
Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee high-complexity testing in accordance with CLIA, CAP, and regulatory standards
- Lead, train, and mentor laboratory staff, including scheduling and performance oversight
- Review, verify, and release patient results with a high level of accuracy
- Ensure proper quality control, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation
- Assist in assay validation, verification, and implementation of new testing platforms
- Maintain compliance with all laboratory policies, procedures, and safety standards
- Partner with leadership to support operational growth and process improvement initiatives
- Perform and oversee molecular diagnostic testing using PCR and real-time PCR methodologies
- Support testing across infectious disease, including Respiratory Pathogen Panels (RPP), COVID, and other viral/bacterial assays
- Work with women’s health panels and cancer screening assays
- Apply best practices in contamination control and molecular workflow design
- Assist in troubleshooting complex molecular assays and resolving technical issues
- Collaborate on development, validation, and optimization of molecular tests
- Support microbiology workflows as needed, including specimen processing and result interpretation
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) after 6 months
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
