Molecular Team Lead
2 days ago
Irving
Job Description Primary Job Title: Molecular Team Lead Alternate/Related Job Titles: * Molecular Laboratory Supervisor * PCR Diagnostics Team Lead * Molecular Biology Lead Technician * Clinical Molecular Lead Scientist Location: Irving, TX Onsite Flexibility: Onsite (0% Remote) Contract Details: * Position Type: Contract * Contract Duration: 6 Months * Start: As Soon As Possible * Pay Rate: $26.30 – $40.30 per hour Job Summary The Molecular Team Lead serves as a key leader within the diagnostic laboratory, combining technical excellence with strong leadership and communication skills. This role is central to mentoring and training junior team members, maintaining the highest molecular PCR testing standards, and overseeing operational efficiency. The Team Lead collaborates with Supervisors, Managers, and Medical teams to align molecular laboratory operations with broader organizational objectives. Key Responsibilities * Lead the Molecular team in full compliance with all laboratory and safety protocols. * Oversee day-to-day operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, and adherence to quality standards. * Enforce Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) practices, ensuring reliable and accurate PCR testing results. * Review daily, weekly, and monthly QC charting to identify assay deviations. * Train and mentor laboratory colleagues in all molecular diagnostics procedures, ensuring consistent testing and reporting accuracy. * Interpret PCR analysis results and assist team members with complex diagnostic challenges. * Manage and maintain laboratory information system (LIS) workflows for accessioning, test ordering, and reporting. * Oversee all molecular instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. * Collaborate with Medical Leadership to enhance workflow efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain quality outcomes. * Validate new multiplex PCR assays with guidance from the Medical team, including primer/probe design and limit-of-detection analysis. * Perform advanced problem-solving for sample triage, instrument issues, and customer complaints. * Ensure compliance with all Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) biosafety requirements. * Stay informed on emerging molecular methods, assay development, and infectious disease trends. Required Experience * Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related science. * 3–5 years of PCR testing experience in a high-volume, high-throughput lab. * Proven molecular diagnostics experience in a BioSafety Level 2 laboratory. * Hands-on experience with DNA extraction using Kingfisher magnetic particle separator. * Proficiency with real-time PCR platforms, including QuantStudio. * Demonstrated experience in PCR assay validation. Nice-to-Have Experience * Prior experience in a leadership or mentorship role within molecular diagnostics. * Familiarity with assay development and molecular trending analytics. * Exposure to Salesforce for issue resolution or lab communication. * Knowledge of Federal/State reportable organisms and compliance practices. Required Skills * Molecular Diagnostics * PCR Testing & Validation * Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Preferred Skills * Quality Control & Assurance * Team Leadership * Workflow Optimization * Problem-Solving * Communication & Mentorship Additional Skills from Original Description * Microsoft Office proficiency (Teams, Outlook, Word) * Sample triage and delegation * Conflict resolution and operational management * Decision making and innovation * Knowledge of microbiology culture techniques * Reporting and data accuracy * EH&S compliance and biosafety awareness Physical Requirements * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. * Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch. * Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Benefits * Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans * 401(k) Retirement Fund About the Client This organization operates in the staffing and workforce-solutions space with a global reach. Its mission focuses on linking people and opportunities to enable work that enriches lives and strengthens the labor market. The company’s culture is grounded in three enduring values—knowing clients and talent, serving their needs, and trusting in strong relationships—while emphasizing integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and meaningful impact across industries. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity! Job Number: 25-27347 #gttic #gttjobs Company DescriptionGlobal Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation () with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure. We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier. There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: Awards SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015 SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015 Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023 TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019 NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation () with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015