Clinical Laboratory Associate IJoin our dynamic team at Oxford BioDynamics as a Clinical Laboratory Associate I at our US premises in Frederick, Maryland, and contribute to our mission of "innovation saving lives."We are an international biotechnology company, advancing personalized healthcare through precision clinical diagnostic tests and EpiSwitch Orion, a cloud-based 3D genomics platform that transforms existing datasets into actionable insights for pharma and biotech partners. Currently OBD has two commercially available products: the EpiSwitch PSE (Prostate Cancer Detection) blood test and EpiSwitch CiRT (cancer immunotherapy response) blood test. PSE boosts the predictive accuracy of a PSA test from 55% to 94% when testing the presence or absence of prostate cancer. CiRT is a highly accurate (85%) predictive response test to immuno-oncology checkpoint inhibitor treatments. The Group's US operations and clinical laboratory are in Frederick, Maryland. Our headquarters and UK laboratories are in Oxford, UK, and we have a reference laboratory in Penang, Malaysia.
Role Overview:
The Clinical Laboratory Associate 1 is responsible for handling biological samples, reagents, and materials in support of clinical laboratory testing. This is an entry level laboratory-based position whose primary functions will include a combination of clinical operations support and patient testing services.
Key Responsibilities:
Experimental Responsibilities 70% Receive, inspect, and accession clinical samples Execute assigned clinical sample processing utilizing approved SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and following related WI (Work Instructions) Processes include extraction of DNA from human whole blood, quantitative PCR (qPCR), and data analysis Operate a variety of laboratory equipment (e.g., qPCR thermocyclers, electronic pipettes, centrifuges, robot automation, etc.)Perform sample processing in compliance with the Clinical Quality Management System and record all experimental details in real-time Communicate and support resolution of any issues/deviations that arise Operational Responsibilities 30% Read and follow all company guidelines, policies, and SOPsContribute to laboratory cleaning and maintenance duties and associated documentation (e.g., maintenance logs, physical/electronic inventories, labelling) Abide by all safety requirements as defined by the company, including proper use of personal protective equipment for working with human materials and chemicals Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
MSc. in relevant subject (with wet lab research projects) or equivalent experience (which must include basic knowledge in scientific method, math skills including simple algebra, and knowledge of chemistry and biology).1 year of laboratory experience is preferred (ideally in a CLIA certified laboratory or other regulatory environment).
Skills:- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and a focus on high-quality results
- Responds quickly to assignments and readily adapts to changing job duties.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Good problem-solving, documentation, and time management skills
- Has a positive attitude and a good work ethic
- We offer an exciting, collaborative culture and a salary of between $48,000 and $52,000 gross per year. We also offer health, dental, vision, 401(k) as well as holidays and vacation.
