Clinical Lab Tech 3

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC; Hazelwood (MO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Parental Leaves

Job summary

bioMérieux seeks a Clinical Lab Tech 3 in Missouri for on-site duties focusing on verification/validation testing, data collection, and maintaining GDP-standard records. The role supports routine testing, reagent prep, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated lab environment.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field and no prior experience is required; strong safety, analytical, and documentation skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Life Sciences, Biomedical, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related science field.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to execution of biological testing for assay and system verification/validation.
• Plan and conduct scientific testing under project guidance; prepare reagents and testing materials; maintain and manipulate microorganisms and clinical specimens; maintain accurate records per GDP.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety protocols and regulatory requirements (FDA/ISO).
• Collaborate with team to troubleshoot assay issues and improve laboratory processes.
• Prepare protocols, analyze data, and present progress in team meetings.

Skills

Laboratory testing

GDP documentation

Aseptic technique

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

bioMérieux product line

MS Office Suite

Job description

Clinical Lab Tech 3

Position Summary

Contributes with scientific knowledge to the verification/validation of high quality products on time, within budget, and with a high degree of customer satisfaction.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of biological testing for assay and system verification/validation activities, focusing on routine testing, experimental setup, execution, data collection, and analysis.
• Plan and conduct scientific testing under project guidance, prepare reagents and testing materials, maintain and manipulate microorganisms and clinical specimens, and maintain accurate records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with biosafety protocols and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA and ISO) while maintaining an organized laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot basic assay-related issues and implement improvements in laboratory processes.
• Prepare protocols, analyze data, prepare technical reports, and participate in team meetings and presentations on project progress and findings.
• Contribute to work instructions (WIs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flows, and technical design review documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• May participate in training junior laboratory staff.
• May define daily testing workflows, communicate assignments, and lead laboratory operations for low-complexity tasks.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor degree required in Life Sciences, Biomedical, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related science field.
• No previous experience required.

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Proficient in skills necessary for good laboratory safety, aseptic technique, and Microbiology/Molecular biology technique.
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment and following established quality procedures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and laboratory documentation skills.
• Experience with bioMérieux product line preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues.
• Learning agility to be able to learn from experiences and apply that knowledge to new situations.
• Effective Presentation Skills, including the ability to present technical data.
• Collect and analyze data to drive informed decision-making to improve performance and identify issues.
• Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
  • Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
• Functionally Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct or indirect supervisory responsibility. The role may participate in training junior laboratory staff and may define daily testing workflows, communicate assignments, and lead laboratory operations for low-complexity tasks.

Working Conditions

• Ability to remain in a stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Total travel required: 0%
• Position is lab-based and follows work practices for working with laboratory biohazards and chemical hazards.
• position is 100% on-site with very limited work from home

The estimated salary range for this role is between $66,800 and $100,000. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

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