Lab Technician- Day Shift

Molecular Designs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is looking for a Lab Technician for the Day Shift in Austin, Texas. This role involves specimen evaluation, PCR processes, and maintaining quality control in a molecular testing lab. Candidates should be driven and possess a degree in relevant science fields, with prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferably 6 months work experience in a CLIA-accredited clinical laboratory.
• Ability to manage change and carry up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens received and organize workflow for efficiency.
• Perform PCR sequencing methods and extract DNA/RNA.
• Conduct quality control to verify clinical assay performance.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Time Management

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry

Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Job description

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We're looking for a Molecular Lab Technician (MLT) to help with day-to-day screening procedures for our new molecular testing laboratory!

We’re looking for a highly driven, motivated, and experienced Lab Technician that understands the PCR process, its importance, and work through each complex step with the upmost efficiency. The ideal Lab Technician will have patience, empathy, time management, and professionalism with patients, co-workers, and providers.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens received and organize workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing and turnaround time of results
• Extract, denature, and purify DNA/RNA from assorted specimen types
• Perform PCR sequencing methods
• Evaluate results to determine interference, inhibition, or other problems that arise during extraction, amplification, or sequencing of DNA
• Perform quality control, validation, and other quality activities to verify performance of clinical assays
• Maintain equipment by performing assigned maintenance activities and troubleshoot unexpected problems with equipment
• Record data to monitor temperatures of incubation equipment
• Operate complex equipment and computer programs related to equipment
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment
• Perform proficiency testing to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies
• Assist in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures for clinical assays
• Follow laboratory policies and procedures such as attendance and time reporting policies
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, OR Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology
• 6 months work experience in a CLIA-accredited clinical laboratory preferred
• Ability to manage change, stand/walk for extended periods of time without resting, and to carry up to 20lbs in weight
  
  

This is a Day Shift Position- Monday - Friday (6:30 am - 3:00 pm)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Biotechnology

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