Molecular Technologist I-III (Pharmacogenomics)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Salary: $23–$30 per hour in Minnesota; ranges may vary for Illinois, California, Colorado, and New York.

Company

hirify.global develops an AI-powered precision medicine platform that connects real-world evidence with clinical insights to support treatment decisions.

What you will do

• Perform sample accessioning, DNA extraction, real-time PCR testing, and data review according to standard operating procedures.
• Conduct high-complexity clinical molecular testing in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Execute quality assurance and quality control activities, maintain records, complete reviews, and support internal audits.
• Support method and assay development, workflow optimization, analytical validation, and software verification testing.
• Prepare technical and scientific content for procedures, policies, whitepapers, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Collaborate with laboratory and cross-functional teams while supporting inventory, client service, clerical, and scheduled weekend coverage needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related chemical, physical, or biological field.
• At least 60 semester hours from an accredited institution, including the specified medical laboratory technology, chemistry, and biology coursework.
• 1–2+ years of post-baccalaureate clinical experience in a high-complexity CAP/CLIA-certified laboratory environment.
• 6–12 months of hands-on molecular technique experience, including nucleic acid extraction.
• Strong communication, collaboration, independence, attention to detail, and ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to support scheduled weekend shifts as needed.

Nice to have

• ASCP certification or eligibility for certification in a related specialty.
• Prior experience in a CLIA laboratory environment and 4+ years of high-complexity testing experience.
• Experience with laboratory automation, liquid handling systems, assay development, primer and probe design, assay optimization, and troubleshooting.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary laboratory environment focused on precision medicine and patient care.
• Support operational excellence through collaboration with laboratory staff and other departments.
• Benefits may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical benefits, and other benefits depending on the position.
• Equal opportunity employment is provided without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.