Lab Technician- Day Shift

Streamline Scientific; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Scientific is seeking a Molecular Lab Technician to support day-to-day screening in our molecular testing lab. The role focuses on PCR processes, DNA/RNA extraction, and quality control to ensure rapid, accurate results.

The ideal candidate will have a biology/chemistry background with CLIA-lab exposure and the ability to manage time and maintain equipment. This is a day shift position (Sun-Thu 7:30am-4:00pm) in Birmingham, AL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry required.
• ASc in Clinical Laboratory Technology acceptable; CLIA-lab experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens received and optimize workflow for testing turnaround.
• Extract, denature, and purify DNA/RNA from varied specimens.
• Perform PCR sequencing and related quality controls.
• Record temperatures and maintain equipment; troubleshoot as needed.
• Assist in SOPs and ensure compliance with regulatory policies.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry

ASc in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Tools

DNA/RNA extraction equipment

PCR sequencing equipment

Job description

We're looking for a Molecular Lab Technician (MLT) to help with day-to-day screening procedures for our molecular testing laboratory.We’re seeking 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 policiesRequirements· 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 weightThis is a Day Shift Position: Sunday-Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm.