Clinical Lab Technician - Molecular Diagnostics

Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Transplant Genomics in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to perform a range of essential laboratory duties in a Molecular Diagnostics setting. The CLS will execute assays, maintain instruments, verify results and ensure quality control per SOPs, contributing to organ transplant biomarker testing programs.

The position requires a B.S./B.A. in a relevant science, eligibility to work in the U.S., and the ability to handle potentially infectious materials.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in biological, physical, chemical or clinical laboratory science.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids.
• Ability to work with automated and manual platforms.
• Must possess skills required for aseptic techniques.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in performing tests, documenting test results and maintaining patient, client, employee and laboratory business confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Analytical judgment, problem solving skills, accuracy and strong detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Examine samples for validity and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.).
• Perform sample preparation steps which may include specimen pipetting with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Operate, calibrate and maintain all assigned laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results
• Perform reagents and materials preparation for testing
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, reagents and materials needed for testing
• Document remedial action, troubleshoot ing, quality assurance activities and instrument maintenance
• Adhere to established processing timelines
• Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
• Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
• Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
• Aid laboratory personnel in cleaning duties
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab
• Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
• Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Examine samples for validity and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)
• Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Aseptic technique

PC-based software proficiency

Education

BS or BA in biological, physical, chemical or clinical laboratory science

Job description

Eurofins Transplant Genomics in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to perform a range of essential laboratory duties in a Molecular Diagnostics setting. The CLS will execute assays, maintain instruments, verify results and ensure quality control per SOPs, contributing to organ transplant biomarker testing programs.

The position requires a B.S./B.A. in a relevant science, eligibility to work in the U.S., and the ability to handle potentially infectious materials.