Lab Technician, COVID Lab (FT, 40 hours) at BioReference Labs in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization. OPKO Health is a diversified healthcare company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biologics. OPKO's diagnostics business includes BioReference Laboratories, the nation's third-largest and fastest growing clinical laboratory over the last 35 years, which provides diagnostic testing to physician offices, hospitals, and clinics, among others, and GeneDx, a rapidly growing genetics and genomics laboratory that applies cutting edge technologies to make efficient clinical diagnostic testing and interpretation available for individuals with rare and common genetic conditions. Come join our team and become part of something big, by making our patients and customers the highest priority.

GeneDx is a rapidly growing CAP and CLIA certified diagnostic genetic testing laboratory for molecular genetics. Our historic mission has been to make clinical diagnostic testing available for people with genetic conditions and their families. We apply cutting edge technologies that provide a wide array of molecular genetic diagnostic tests, including whole exome sequencing and next-generation sequencing panels. We specialize in genetic testing for rare hereditary disorders, but also test for common disorders. To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com.

Role: Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities include:

• Learns and follows the established standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting of results to team leads, supervisors and test managers, and record-keeping


• Adheres to quality control policies; documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, reagent preparation and testing, and instrument maintenance performed


• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance, take authorized corrective action, and notifies key individuals


• Detects when test performance is not within acceptable levels, and documents all corrective action


• Able to document that proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient testing


• Meets or exceeds target workload with high accuracy


• Other related duties as assigned

• BS degree in medical technology, or related life science


• (0-1) year of relevant work experience


• Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance


• LT/ST disability plans


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• 401K retirement savings plan


• Employee Discounts


• Regular performance appraisals


• Many promotions from within


• Business casual dress code

GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer