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Senior Director, Next Generation

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$148K - $167K/yr

The Senior Director, Next Generation leads the Next Generation initiative, an essential pillar of Audubon's Community Building milestone, alongside conservation action centers and partner centers ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior next generation sequencing in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Next Generation Sequencing vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectSenior Next Generation SequencingLaboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related field; experience in NGSAssociate's or Bachelor's in Life Sciences or related field; basic lab skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, biotech companies, or clinical labs focusing on sequencing projectsGeneral laboratory settings performing routine tests and sample preparations
ResponsibilitiesDesigning experiments, analyzing NGS data, troubleshooting sequencing issuesPreparing samples, operating lab equipment, recording data

While both roles work within laboratory settings, Senior Next Generation Sequencing professionals focus on advanced sequencing techniques and data analysis, requiring specialized knowledge. Laboratory Technicians support daily lab operations with routine tasks. The senior role involves more technical expertise and project management, whereas technicians handle sample processing and equipment maintenance.

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Next Generation Sequencing Lab Manager, GeneDx

Next Generation Sequencing Lab Manager, GeneDx

GeneDx, Inc

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

GeneDx rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 120 rated laboratories

Job description

Company Description
GeneDx,a division of BioReference Laboratories, is a rapidly-growing, diverse clinical laboratory in Gaithersburg, MD that provides molecular diagnosis for genetic disorders.
GeneDx is recruiting for a full-time Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory
Manager.
Job Description
Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory Manager
GeneDx, Inc
Gaithersburg MD
GeneDx is recruiting for a full-time Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory
Manager.
Manages the
administration of the daily operations of the NextGen Sequencing Lab that
conducts the testing of clinical DNA specimens for the purpose of diagnostic
genetic disease, using manual and automated methods in a team environment, and following established policies and procedures, in a professional manner.
Responsibilities
  1. Manages
    a group of testing personnel following established standard operating
    procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting of
    results to team leads, supervisors, and record-keeping.
  2. Ensures
    that all group members adhere to quality control policies and documents all
    quality control activities, instruments and procedural calibrations, reagent
    preparation and testing, and instrument maintenance performed.
  3. Identifies
    problems that may adversely affect test performance, takes authorized
    corrective action, and notifies key individuals.
  4. Oversees
    implementation of new protocols and QA/QC criteria and detects when test
    performance is not within acceptable levels.
    Documents all corrective action.
  5. Maintains
    efficient lab operations and improves lab workflow and also contributes to
    reviewing and updating technical SOPs
  6. Always
    be able to document that proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as
    patient testing.
  7. Meets
    or exceeds target workload with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology,
or related life science, and meets CLIA and New York State personnel standards
criteria, plus 5 years relevant work experience in molecular technology or
comparable skills and knowledge; or, Master of Science degree in a related
field, plus 2-3 years relevant experience; or, credentialed as a Molecular
Genetics technologist.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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