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Molecular Scientist

Bethesda, Maryland
Salary
$142K–$185K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
8/12/2025

Job Description

Summary

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).


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