Lab Technician

MainStreet Family Urgent Care; Wake Forest, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Referral programs

Job summary

MainStreet Family Care is seeking a Lab Technician in Wake Forest, NC to perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing, including real-time PCR, and to support providers with accurate results for patient care.

The role requires CLIA-compliant certification or a qualifying bachelor's degree, plus 2 years of molecular testing experience; preferred candidates have more lab experience in urgent care settings and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in real-time PCR and molecular diagnostic techniques.
• Knowledge of CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing, including real-time PCR.
• Collect, prepare, process, and analyze patient specimens.
• Document laboratory results accurately in the EMR.
• Maintain quality control procedures and routine equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
• Support clinical staff to optimize laboratory operations.

Skills

Real-time PCR

Molecular diagnostics

Quality control

Communication

Education

CLIA-compliant Medical Laboratory Certification

Bachelor's degree in clinical/biological/medical laboratory science

Job description

Lab Technician – Wake Forest, NC

MainStreet Family Careoperatesover 60 fast-growing urgent care clinics across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. As we continue expanding access to high-quality healthcare in rural communities throughout the southeastern U.S., our missionremainsthe same: Speedy recovery for our patients.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking aLab Technicianto join our clinical team in the Wake Forest, NCarea. This role plays a vital part in deliveringaccurate,timelydiagnostic results through high-complexity real-time PCR testing and other laboratory procedures that directlyimpactpatient care.

The Lab Technicianis responsible forperforming high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing, including real-time PCR, while ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations, quality standards, and MainStreet Family Care values. This position supports providers by producing reliable laboratory results that enable efficient diagnosis and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CLIA high-complexity, real-time PCR testingin accordance withestablished protocols and regulatory requirements

• Collect, prepare, process, and analyze patient specimens

• Accurately document laboratory results in the electronic medical record

• Perform quality control procedures, calibration, and routine maintenance on laboratory equipment

• Ensure compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards

• Prepare and manage specimens for internal and external testing as needed

• Monitor laboratory inventory, reagents, andexpirationdates

• Identify, troubleshoot, and report testing discrepancies, equipment issues, or quality concerns

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment

• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support efficient operations

The Opportunity

• Perform advanced molecular diagnostic testing in a growing healthcare organization

• Make a direct impact on patient outcomes throughaccurate, rapid diagnostics

• Support healthcare access in traditionally underserved communities

• Competitive compensation with strong benefits and growth opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical laboratory certification, or aBachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science that is compliant with CLIA standards.

• Two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, including molecular or PCR-based testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience

• Experience performing high-complexity real-time PCR testing in a regulated laboratory environment

• Experience in urgent care, primary care, or high-volume clinical settings

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proficiencyin real-time PCR and molecular diagnostic techniques

• Knowledge of high-complexity laboratory testing standards and CLIA requirements

• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance practices

• Ability to troubleshoot testing and equipment issues

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Schedule

• Approximately 30-40hoursper week

• 10-hour shifts, scheduled across 7 days per week

• Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed

• Schedule may vary based on operational and testing volume needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Position begins at $20/hr

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, and vision insurance contribution

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Referral programs