Molecular Equipment Specialist

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NeoGenomics is looking for a Molecular Equipment Specialist based out of our lab in Aliso Viejo, CA who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift time: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:30pm

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Position Summary:

The Molecular Equipment Specialist plays a critical role in managing the life cycle of molecular equipment across three key facets: clinical operations, technical operations, and quality management. In clinical operations, the Specialist ensures optimal equipment performance by leading maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancing equipment utilization efficiencies. In technical operations, the focus is on the validation, qualification, and optimization of equipment performance, supporting system upgrades, automation systems, and ensuring seamless integration of new technologies. In quality management, the Specialist promotes adherence to safety protocols, monitors equipment performance, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining a high level of operational reliability and efficiency within the laboratory.

Core Responsibilities:

Clinical Operations:

• Lead the maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of molecular equipment, ensuring operational efficiency
• Manage the Molecular Equipment Log and cold storage systems to support equipment life-cycle management
• Collaborate with the molecular operations team, biomedical team, and external vendors to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues to minimize equipment downtime
• Train operators on the proper utilization and maintenance of molecular equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient functionality throughout the laboratory

Technical Operations:

• Support the validation, implementation, IQOQPQ, and integration of new equipment and advanced technologies into existing workflows

• Evaluate the feasibility of new instruments and provide strategic recommendations for adoption
• Assist with automation system troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization to drive continuous improvements

Quality Management:

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and conduct regular audits and quality checks on equipment performance
• Maintain accurate records of equipment quality control activities and collaborate with the Molecular Quality Team to prepare for regulatory audits
• Act as the primary point of contact for equipment-related activities, ensuring accuracy through GDP verifications and facilitating MasterControl routing to maintain compliance with regulatory standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or technical discipline required; Master’s preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a molecular laboratory or technical support role required
• Proven experience in performing molecular equipment maintenance protocols required
• Familiarity with molecular laboratory equipment and automation systems, especially Hamilton Robotics, qPCR instruments, and sequencing instruments required
• Basic understanding of molecular laboratory and/or analytical techniques
• Familiarity with CAP/CLIA and FDA (GCP or GLP as appropriate) requirements
• Certificate in Automation System preferred
• Knowledge/certification in coding language preferred
• Minimal travel required, project dependent