Posted
6 days ago
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Job Type
Full-time
Posted 6 days ago
Job Description
Highly skilled Molecular Scientist to perform advanced diagnostic procedures, contribute to assay validation, and support laboratory research.
We are seeking a highly skilled Molecular Scientist to perform advanced molecular diagnostic procedures, contribute to laboratory quality, and engage in research and development.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Independently conduct molecular diagnostic procedures, including Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH).
* Contribute to assay validation, quality control, and quality assurance.
* Draft and revise laboratory procedures and protocols.
* Provide training and mentorship to laboratory staff or technologists.
* Contribute to research projects, method development, and publications.
**Required Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's or graduate degree in a medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences from an accredited educational program.
* One year of specialized experience independently conducting molecular diagnostic procedures, contributing to lab quality, drafting protocols, providing training, and participating in research.
* *Note: Education cannot be substituted for the required specialized experience for this position.*
**Preferred Qualification:**
* Certification by a nationally recognized board (e.g., MB(ASCP) - Molecular Biology or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist).
About Defense Health Agency

Industry
Healthcare
Company Size
Founded
2013
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