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title: 'Lab Technician at GeneDx'
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# Lab Technician at GeneDx

- **Company:** GeneDx
- **Location:** Gaithersburg Maryland, United States
- **Compensation:** $23–$24/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-07-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://genedx.com/careers/openings?gh_jid=4713115005

## Job description

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](http://www.genedx.com/).

Summary The Lab Technician for OneLab, performs an entry level role in the testing of clinical DNA specimens for the purpose of diagnosing genetic disease, using manual and automated methods in a team environment, and following established policies and procedures, in a professional manner.

Important: Interested candidates should be open to working alternative shifts including Morning, Midday, or Evening hours, which may include weekends; shift differentials are provided for Midday, Evening, and all weekend shifts. This will be reviewed during the initial phone screen.

Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Learns and follows the established standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, record-keeping, and reporting of results to team leads, supervisors and test managers, where such tests require the exercise of limited independent judgment and responsibility.
- Adheres to quality control policies; documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, reagent preparation and testing, and instrument maintenance performed.
- Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance, takes authorized corrective actions, and notifies key individuals.
- Detects when test performance is not within acceptable levels. Documents all corrective action.
- Always be able to document that proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient testing.
- Meets or exceeds target workload with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Other duties may be assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, laboratory science, or in one of the chemistry, physical, or biological sciences and meets CLIA, CAP, and New York State CLEP personnel standards criteria.
- Prior experience preferred but not required.
- Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the professional level.

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 frequently required to stand; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

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.
- Possible contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
- Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction and stress.
- Extended periods of stationary computer work.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range $23—$24 USD

A culture that plays to win, because patients are counting on us​

At GeneDx, we're driven by urgency and purpose: helping patients get diagnosed earlier. Our mission, to empower everyone to live their healthiest life through genomics, drives our team to make a tangible impact each day – and shapes our culture where high standards, strong teamwork, and meaningful ownership are the norm. We act with intention, support one another, and deliver work we're proud to put our names on.​

Here’s what you can expect day to day:​

1. Play like a champion (step up, redefine what’s possible, own it)​

We bring energy, focus, and a bias for action. We step up, take initiative, and deliver on our commitments – with quality, speed, and care.​

1. Think bigger (stretch beyond, courage not consensus)​

We push past the obvious. We challenge assumptions, raise the bar, and make thoughtful, decisive calls — choosing progress over perfection.​

1. Grow fast (be curious, speak up, be agile)​

We stay curious, ask questions, and share direct feedback with respect. We adapt quickly and keep learning through collaboration and continuous improvement.​

If you’re motivated by meaningful work, a fast-moving environment, and teammates who care deeply about outcomes, you’ll thrive at GeneDx.

At GeneDx, we believe in taking care of our people. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that reflect local market practices and legal requirements in each country where we operate, helping employees thrive both professionally and personally.

We welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.

GeneDx is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

All privacy policy information can be found [here](https://www.genedx.com/privacy).

## About GeneDx

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GeneDx provides advanced genetic testing for rare and inherited diseases, using the world’s largest rare disease dataset to deliver faster, more accurate diagnoses.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: WGS)
- **Headquarters**: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Clinical genomics / rare disease diagnostics
- Target customers: B2B (clinicians, health systems, biopharma partners) and B2C (patients, families via at-home sample collection)
- Mission: “To diagnose any genetic disease as early as possible for more people around the world.” [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)

## Products & Services
- **GeneDx Infinity™**: The largest rare disease genomic dataset, with data from over 2.5 million tests, nearly 1 million exomes/genomes, and 7+ million phenotypic data points. Powers all testing and fuels drug discovery. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **ExomeDx™ & GenomeDx™**: Industry-leading whole exome and whole genome sequencing tests, ranked #1 by pediatric and genetic specialists and granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation. Available via simple cheek swab with at-home collection. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Targeted Panels**: Comprehensive panels for specific conditions, offering rapid results (days to weeks) and actionable insights. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Biopharma Services**: Accelerate drug discovery and clinical development using the GeneDx dataset and clinical expertise. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (public company, market cap fluctuates)
- **Key Metric (Annual Revenue)**: $882.5 million (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)
- **Total Funding (historical)**: $1.216 billion, including a $121M Series C led by BlackRock Innovation Capital (2020), post-IPO equity rounds, and a $100M venture round in 2025. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: BlackRock Innovation Capital, Sema4 (parent company). In-network for 79% of commercially insured patients; Medicaid coverage in 36 states. Trusted by over 75,000 clinicians. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 47% YoY (1,005 employees as of mid-2026); acquired Fabric Genomics (2025); named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life) [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest rare disease dataset (GeneDx Infinity™)**: Unmatched scale enables 17% higher diagnostic yield vs. standard testing. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Speed and actionability**: Results in days to weeks, with industry-leading classification and genetic counselors available. 60% of diagnosed patients see a change in medical management. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Over 25 years of innovation** (cumulative from legacy GeneDx): Discovered 500+ new disease-gene relationships and published 1,000+ scientific papers. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)
- **FDA Breakthrough Device Designation** for core tests, validating clinical utility.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand access**: Drive adoption of whole exome/genome sequencing as first-line testing for rare disease, growing payer coverage and reducing the diagnostic odyssey.
- **Accelerate drug discovery**: Leverage the dataset to partner with biopharma for therapeutic development.
- **Improve health system efficiencies**: Deliver integrated genomic intelligence to health systems for faster, more cost-effective care. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “play like a champion”, “think bigger”, and “grow fast” – with a bias for action and meaningful ownership. Emphasis on urgency and purpose because patients are counting on them. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, virtual visits, behavioral health, 22 weeks fully paid parental leave, up to $25K annually for fertility/adoption/surrogacy, 401k match up to 5%, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, 11 paid holidays, competitive PTO, life/disability insurance, and free personal genetic testing. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)
- **Work model**: Not explicitly stated; likely hybrid/office-based given multiple locations (US, Canada, Iceland, UK, etc.). Remote flexibility may vary by role.
- **Engineering & science culture**: Strong focus on bioinformatics, data operations, and clinical research. Recent openings include Director of Bioinformatics Engineering, Product Manager, and Clinical Analyst. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)
- **Mission-driven**: Every role directly contributes to ending the diagnostic odyssey for children with rare diseases. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)

## Sources
1. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
2. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)
3. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)
4. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers/openings)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)

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