Sr Associate, Laboratory Process Improvement

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.

Summary 

The Process Improvement Senior Associate is responsible for providing technical, scientific, and/or clinical expertise in process improvement projects, focusing on optimizing workflows, ensuring quality compliance, and leading validation efforts in the molecular genetics lab.

 Job Responsibilities

• Analyze laboratory workflows and identify process inefficiencies
• Develop and implement workflow optimizations and maintaining process documentation
• Ensure process changes meet regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Develop and refine SOPs and training materials for process improvements
• Provide troubleshooting support for complex process inefficiencies
• Mentor junior associates on process improvement methodologies and best practices
• Supports validation efforts for new and improved production processes, including assisting in protocol development, data collection, and documentation
• Ensures all process changes meet regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Works with cross-functional teams to communicate and implement findings
• Support and train production personnel in process improvement and/or new process workflows
• Performs other duties assigned in support of the team or department

People Manager

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Genetic Counseling or a related field; PhD in Biology, Genetics or related field; MD or DO with experience in human genetics
• 4+ years of experience in a laboratory or process improvement setting
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Experience with regulatory compliance, documentation, and validation principles
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies is preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

 If applicable:

• Either ABMGG Diplomate or equivalent, certified in at least one specialty, or Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or equivalent is required for relevant positions
• For Genetic Counselors: Licensure is required in the state where the employee works, if applicable. Genetic counseling licenses for additional states may be required at the discretion of GeneDx

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range$95,658—$127,544 USD

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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused. 

At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.

Experts in what matters most. 

With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare provider