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Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories · 17 hours ago

MOLECULAR GENOMIC ANALYST I, WDL; FULL TIME - 1ST SHIFT

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL) is a subsidiary of The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, dedicated to patient care and innovative laboratory services. The Molecular Genomic Analyst I performs high complexity molecular techniques and supports clinical testing through data analysis, variant interpretation, and results reporting while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Health CareMedical

Responsibilities

Acts as the subject matter expert in clinical diagnostic laboratory providing molecular diagnosis of genetic disease

Performs and interprets genetic sequences in the context of patient history and physician order (but not limited to Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Sanger sequencing, qPCR, and fragment analysis by capillary electrophoresis)

Assembles sequencing results and interpretations of germline and somatic sequence variants from patient samples within the context of inherited and acquired conditions to determine their clinical significance, by evaluating variant function, and genotype-phenotype relationships using scientific literature, current classification guidelines, and available genomic tools

Leads research and explores the possibilities of new molecular tests or methodologies for future implementation within the clinical laboratory. Assists with the validation of new applications in the clinical laboratory

Writes clear, communicable reports based on test results. Consistently follows established protocols for interpreting and verifying test results. Recognizes abnormal or inconsistent results and investigates appropriately and timely. Notifies leadership of potential problems immediately to avoid compromising patient care

Drafts, reviews and revises standard operating procedures as needed

Actively participates in teaching and training students, new employees, residents, fellows and medical students. Covers training materials thoroughly and provides information regarding the principles and theories of the technical procedures

Effectively performs problem resolution, equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and test result data entry

Performs quality control of variant and clinical analysis, interpretations and completed reports

Communicates with peers regarding instrument and equipment problems and notifies leadership in a timely manner. Documents instrument problems, providing details of the situation and results of the corrective action taken

Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing; addresses customer inquiries, requests, and concerns thoroughly, following through positively and appropriately; timely informs leadership of issues or concerns

Performs ordering of supplies and general lab housekeeping

Assists in competency assessments of employees. Assists in the design of the competency assessment program (e.g. quizzes, practical exams, etc.). Assists with proficiency testing

Participates in the maintenance of the departmental Total Quality Management (TQM) program

Assists in the preparation of monthly QC/QA reports

Performs audits as requested by leadership and suggests process improvement opportunities

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

NGS/Sanger sequencingGenomic variant interpretationMolecular genetic technologyASCPAMT certificationWrittenVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline or medical laboratory science is required

Strong foundations in molecular genetic technology principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ASCP or AMT certification within 18 months of date of hire or date of promotion into certification eligible position

Preferred

Prior experience in a regulated laboratory environment (e.g. CLIA, CAP lab) and one year of experience in genomic variant interpretation or other molecular techniques is preferred

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities

Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan - 401K

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics

Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available