About this role
Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory Manager
GeneDx, Inc
Gaithersburg MD
GeneDx is recruiting for a full-time Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory Manager.
Manages the administration of the daily operations of the NextGen Sequencing Lab that conducts the testing of clinical DNA specimens for the purpose of diagnostic genetic disease, using manual and automated methods in a team environment, and following established policies and procedures, in a professional manner.
Responsibilities
Manages a group of testing personnel following established standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting of results to team leads, supervisors, and record-keeping.
Ensures that all group members adhere to quality control policies and documents all quality control activities, instruments and procedural calibrations, reagent preparation and testing, and instrument maintenance performed.
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance, takes authorized corrective action, and notifies key individuals.
Oversees implementation of new protocols and QA/QC criteria and detects when test performance is not within acceptable levels. Documents all corrective action.
Maintains efficient lab operations and improves lab workflow and also contributes to reviewing and updating technical SOPs
Always be able to document that proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient testing.
Meets or exceeds target workload with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science, and meets CLIA and New York State personnel standards criteria, plus 5 years relevant work experience in molecular technology or comparable skills and knowledge; or, Master of Science degree in a related field, plus 2-3 years relevant experience; or, credentialed as a Molecular Genetics technologist.
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