High-Throughput Molecular Diagnostics Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis in Tulare, CA, invites applications for a Biotechnology Technician. The role involves daily high-throughput diagnostic lab work including real time PCR and Standard PCR, sample prep for DNA/RNA extraction, and maintaining SOPs documentation.

The position is permanently located in Tulare, CA. Minimum qualifications include extensive molecular diagnostic experience and quality control expertise; preferred a biology degree and experience in veterinary molecular diagnostics and QA programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced, recent experience with molecular diagnostic testing methods and use of associated automated equipment (e.g. PCR, electrophoresis, nucleic acid sequence analysis, DNA and RNA extraction) in a diagnostic lab.
• Experience with complex quality control and quality assurance methods and maintaining inventory and records for biological media and reagents.
• Ability to adapt to changing technology, schedules, and work environment; strong communication skills; ability to work with multiple disciplines in a diagnostic lab.
• Knowledge to implement and evaluate performance, quality control and resolve technical problems related to molecular diagnostics and ELISA methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily high throughput diagnostic lab functions and real time PCR and Standard PCR testing.
• Prepare samples for DNA and RNA extraction from clinical samples and maintain documentation.
• Assist with evaluation of new equipment, reagents and supplies; participate in validation studies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Critical evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Tools

PCR equipment

Nucleic acid extraction

ELISA methods

Job description

UC Davis in Tulare, CA, invites applications for a Biotechnology Technician. The role involves daily high-throughput diagnostic lab work including real time PCR and Standard PCR, sample prep for DNA/RNA extraction, and maintaining SOPs documentation.

The position is permanently located in Tulare, CA. Minimum qualifications include extensive molecular diagnostic experience and quality control expertise; preferred a biology degree and experience in veterinary molecular diagnostics and QA programs.