Lab Technician- Day Shift

Streamline Scientific, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in molecular testing seeks a motivated Molecular Lab Technician in Austin, TX. Responsibilities involve evaluating specimens, performing PCR techniques, and maintaining quality control in a clinical lab environment. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and be able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens and organize workflow to provide optimum efficiency.
• Extract, denature, and purify DNA/RNA from assorted specimen types.
• Perform PCR sequencing methods and evaluate results.

Skills

Time Management

Patience

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry

Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Streamline Scientific- TX - Austin, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Description

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

Qualifications

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry,ORAssociate’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)