Programmer Analyst – Molecular Oncology
| Company | LabCorp |
|---|---|
| Location | Research Triangle, Durham, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required OR a MLS degree
- Experience with performing PCR-based genetic testing, including NGS platforms, is highly preferred
- Experience with utilizing automated liquid handling instruments is highly preferred
- Working knowledge of various computer coding languages (C#, SQL, VBA, XAML) is a plus
- High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key resource for ongoing laboratory automation and process improvement initiatives.
- Provide subject matter expertise for newly implemented automated laboratory workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot assay-related issues and evaluate potential process enhancements.
- Support and troubleshoot instrumentation, including liquid handlers and extraction systems.
- Participate in the development, validation, and implementation of new automated processes.
- Write and maintain Tecan scripts to support automation needs.
- Test and troubleshoot Hamilton automation scripts, providing detailed feedback to vendors for optimization.
- Train laboratory personnel on the use and maintenance of new automated systems.
- Continuously optimize and refine existing automated workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
- Design, verify, and maintain Excel spreadsheets for lab test tracking and result reporting.
- Update, maintain, and troubleshoot databases used for tracking samples and reagents (e.g., primers), ensuring integration with the LIMS system.
- Enhance existing assay tracking spreadsheets by adding features such as automated result validation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with performing PCR-based genetic testing, including NGS platforms, is highly preferred
- Experience with utilizing automated liquid handling instruments is highly preferred
- Working knowledge of various computer coding languages (C#, SQL, VBA, XAML) is a plus