Lab Technician- Day Shift

Streamline Scientific, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Scientific, LLC in Austin, TX is seeking an Entry level Clinical Laboratory Technician to join our day shift team. You will evaluate specimens, perform DNA/RNA extraction, and run PCR sequencing, ensuring QC and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a 4-year degree or applied science associate, and up to 6 months CLIA-lab experience. You will maintain equipment, document results, and support SOPs in a fast-paced environment, contributing to accurate test turnaround and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry or an Associate’s in Applied Science in Clinical Laboratory Technology.
• 6 months work experience in a CLIA-accredited clinical laboratory preferred.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens and organize workflow to optimize testing efficiency and turnaround time.
• Extract, denature, and purify DNA/RNA from assorted specimens.
• Perform PCR sequencing methods.
• Evaluate results for interference, inhibition, or other issues during extraction, amplification, or sequencing of DNA.
• Maintain quality control, validation, and other QC activities to verify performance of clinical assays.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment; record incubation temperatures and monitor equipment.
• Operate complex equipment and software related to equipment.
• Maintain a neat, clean work environment; follow attendance and time reporting policies.
• Assist in writing and maintaining SOPs for clinical assays.

Skills

DNA extraction

PCR sequencing

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology / Chemistry / Biochemistry

Associate’s in Applied Science in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Clinical laboratory instruments

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Streamline Scientific- TX - Austin, TX 78738

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

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

Qualifications & 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 20 lbs in weight

This is a Day Shift position- Tuesday - Saturday (9:00am-5:30pm)