Lab Technician I: DNA Diagnostics & PCR Specialist

Lab & Quality Control; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Biotechnology Group's Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) seeks a Laboratory Technician. The role focuses on accessioning, labeling, sample tracking, and preparing specimens for molecular testing in a CLIA-certified setting.

Responsibilities cover manual and robotic extraction, RNA/DNA processing, PCR setup and analysis, gel electrophoresis, and participation in sequencing workflows, while adhering to safety and privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in biology, chemistry, or related science field.
• Experience with PCR and DNA extraction preferred.
• Laboratory work in a CLIA-certified facility beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning: print labels and attach requisitions to specimens.
• Manual & robotic extraction and PCR setup.
• Gel electrophoresis and sequencing workflow participation.
• Ensure safety and patient privacy guidelines are followed.
• Print and maintain accurate records and QC documentation.

Skills

Molecular biology

Laboratory techniques

PCR

Education

Bachelor Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science field

Tools

PCR machines

Rotor-gene thermocycler

Bio-Rad CFX thermocycler

Qiagen kit

VX Reagents kit

Syngene UV gel reader

Pippin Prep

Job description

Genesis Biotechnology Group's Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) seeks a Laboratory Technician. The role focuses on accessioning, labeling, sample tracking, and preparing specimens for molecular testing in a CLIA-certified setting.

Responsibilities cover manual and robotic extraction, RNA/DNA processing, PCR setup and analysis, gel electrophoresis, and participation in sequencing workflows, while adhering to safety and privacy requirements.