GeneDx
Lab Technician (Overnight Shift)
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
Test AutomationBioinformaticsPCRCollaborationTime Management
About the role
- At GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), we don't just diagnose rare diseases - we redefine what's possible in precision medicine.
- With one of the world's largest, rare disease datasets, we turn genomic data into answers that change lives and accelerate discovery.
- Visit www.genedx.com to learn how we're making precision medicine the global standard of care.
Responsibilities
- With a focus on accuracy, procedural consistency, and operational efficiency, the role contributes to reliable diagnostic outcomes and supports broader laboratory testing services.
- The Lab Technician collaborates closely with supervisory staff and team members to ensure performance metrics are met and to maintain a high standard of laboratory practice across workflows and platforms.
- Play like a champion (step up, redefine what's possible, own it)
Requirements
- Team members in this environment must be able to:
Nice to have
- Process samples using manual and automated methods aligned with home lab assignment (e.g., DNA Extraction, PCR, Array, NextGen).
- Meet or exceed workload and performance metric thresholds with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate effective time management, task prioritization, and basic troubleshooting skills.
- Adhere to quality control policies
- Ensure proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient testing and document accordingly.
- Contribute productively in both independent and team-based work environments.
- Foundational knowledge as a Lab Technician is preferred but not required.
Compensation
- We provide competitive compensation and benefits that reflect local market practices and legal requirements in each country where we operate, helping employees thrive both professionally and personally.
Benefits
- Team members must pass color vision screening; if a deficiency is identified, alternative measures may be required to ensure job performance, and eligibility for roles requiring color vision may be restricted.
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