Molecular Technician II

HematoLogics was founded in 1995 with the goal of assembling a group of people who are passionate about the application of advanced technologies to diagnosing and managing patients with leukemia or lymphoma. We are at the forefront of medical diagnostics for hematologic malignancies and are dedicated to outstanding quality and patient care. The interdisciplinary application, technical integration, and understanding of multiple technologies are the foundation for our exceptional service to our clients as well as ongoing learning opportunities for our team members.

Our shared HematoLogics mission is to learn and innovate through teamwork, changing medicine for the future. We actively work together to create a positive, enjoyable, and inclusive work environment. 

Universal Qualifications – Shared Values and Qualifications Among All Laboratory Sections

• Consistent ability to troubleshoot concerns with a solutions-based perspective


• The ability to complete work accurately with minimal supervision


• Proactively engages in sharing of knowledge and appropriately coaching team members


• Ability to accomplish tasks increasing in complexity as delegated by Supervisor/Director

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Nucleic acid isolation and reagent preparation


• Quality control documentation and oversight


• Assay set-up for gene rearrangements/point mutations/ Sanger and Next Generation sequencing (NGS)/RQ-PCR


• Equipment maintenance, data and sequence analysis, and report drafting


• Communication with Supervisor and section director(s) regarding daily workflow and case progression


• Communicate with team members daily regarding workflow and section needs


• Review SOPs annually and follow SOPs to perform daily clinical workflow


• Participation in section quality management activities


• Participate in annual competency assessments


• Participate in Proficiency Testing (CAP)


• Assist the laboratory in maintain compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements with participation in onsite inspections

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience is strongly preferred


• Experience with hematologic malignancies and sequencing (NGS and Sanger) is preferred


• Experience with NGS platforms such as Illumina, Archer, etc. is an advantage for this position


• Passion for providing high-quality and industry-leading diagnostic services as well as patient care


• Deeply committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of scientific advances


• Must possess a high level of attention to detail, high-complexity technical and interpersonal skill sets to support an interdisciplinary teamwork setting (flow cytometry, cytogenetics)


• Has the ability to receive and incorporate coworker and leadership feedback, demonstrating self-awareness and a growth mindset


• Ability to complete tasks successfully and efficiently, as delegated by Supervisor/Director


• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree


• Works successfully in a team environment


• Strong written & verbal communication skills


• Excellent critical thinking skills

Level II Technician

An intermediate level position requiring at least 2 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience and:

• Once fully trained, demonstrates competency with RNA processes including setting up validation runs, conducting analysis for validation


• Responsible for accurately and efficiently completing RNA isolation and reverse transcription


• Competence in QC analysis, RNA 6 months analysis, master mix validation, etc.


• Demonstrate ability to learn and execute NGS responsibilities with increasing competency


• Ability to validate a master mix, demonstrated by accurately compiling results and troubleshooting basic issues


• Fulfills all post-amp responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy


• Demonstrates increasing ability to complete complex tasks with growing understanding of clinical processes, such as catching errors proactively and seeking out information to grow clinical knowledge


• Consistent ability to troubleshoot concerns with solutions-based perspective


• The ability to complete work accurately with minimal supervision


• Proactively engages in sharing of knowledge and appropriately coaching team members

HematoLogics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments, and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please communicate this need to Human Resources by emailing [email protected].

Full-time physical presence at our Seattle laboratory is an essential job function of this role.

Compensation & Benefits Package:

HematoLogics offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company for employees and 50% of premiums paid for an employee’s spouse/partner/dependents. Long-term disability coverage is provided with 100% of monthly premiums paid for by the company. We offer up to 6% match at 6 months tenure and beyond for 401K contributions by the employee.

We offer 12 days of vacation (on an accrual basis), 10 days of sick time (front-loaded at the time of your start date), and 11 paid holidays. We offer tuition reimbursement, anniversary awards, profit-sharing programs, 100% coverage of ORCA card or $50 per month onsite parking, and a variety of other benefits to recognize our team’s meaningful contributions to patient care and the company.