**Molecular Technologist II (Biotech Research)** Clinical Houston, TX, US Pay Rate Low: 24.00 | Pay Rate High: 27.00 + Added - 20/02/2025 Apply for Job _An exciting new opportunity to join a leading biotech research company! Come join a growing team focusing on clinical research and development process for new therapeutics!_ _As a_ **_Molecular Technologist II_** _, you will collaborate with scientists to develop and perform assays for molecular biology projects through assay development, validation, and execution phases by following SOPs, as well as support development of new procedures and improvement of those existing SOPs._ **Schedule:** M-F 8am-5pm **Hourly Salary:** $24-$27/hr DOE **Terms:** Perm / Direct Hire (Benefits package included) **Responsibilities** + Execute techniques related to RNA and DNA extractions, qPCR, NGS or other molecular biology platforms + Run quality control samples; Run clinical samples and generate data + Maintain a stock of all needed reagents and consumables + Perform daily, weekly, monthly instrument maintenance and trouble-shooting as required + Work with scientists to carry out qualification of assays for new projects + Work with QA (Quality Assurance) to perform good documentation, and to ensure the lab operating under CLIA, GLP and GCP standards + Train new personnel on project related assays, daily lab work and SOPs. + Participate in cross-functional process improvement activities + May need to complete freezer transfers, generate reports, and coordinate with QC and entry of locations into the BSI **Minimum Required** + Bachelor’s Degree in a science-based field + RT-PCR experience required **Preferred** + 2 years of related experience, preferably in NGS core facility or NGS lab + NGS workflow (Illumina or Ion Torrent), from library preparation to sequencing. + Experience in quantitative PCR (qPCR), digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) and NanoString is a plus! + A solid understanding of current GLP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards + MB (ASCP) certification a plus but not a requirement. ** **_This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!**_** INDBH \#LI-DNP We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.