Lab Technician (Molecular)

National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Express Clinic is seeking a Molecular Lab Technician to perform routine molecular testing, including accessioning, extraction, amplification, and PCR, following SOPs to ensure accurate results. The role emphasizes hands-on bench work with no supervision responsibilities.

Responsibilities include data review, result reporting, instrument troubleshooting, QA/QC adherence, and maintaining proper specimen handling and chain of custody in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Meets CLIA high‑complexity testing personnel requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, OR equivalent.
• 0–2 years of clinical laboratory experience (molecular preferred).
• Familiarity with PCR workflows preferred.
• Willingness to learn and follow established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine specimen processing, including accessioning, extraction, amplification, and PCR testing
• Conduct data review and result reporting per SOPs
• Perform basic troubleshooting of instruments and assays, escalating complex issues as needed
• Follow QA/QC procedures and document results accurately
• Participate in competency assessments
• Ensure proper specimen handling and chain of custody
• Monitor personal supply usage and flag shortages to a lead or supervisor
• Maintain compliance with SOPs and documentation standards

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, OR equivalent

Tools

PCR workflows

Job description

Molecular Lab Technician — Midwest Express Clinic

Position Summary
The Molecular Lab Technician performs routine laboratory testing at the bench, following standard operating procedures to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality results. This role focuses on hands-on testing and does not carry supervisory, workflow-coordination, or CLIA General Supervisor responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine specimen processing, including accessioning, extraction, amplification, and PCR testing
• Conduct data review and result reporting per SOPs
• Perform basic troubleshooting of instruments and assays, escalating complex issues as needed
• Follow QA/QC procedures and document results accurately
• Participate in competency assessments
• Ensure proper specimen handling and chain of custody
• Monitor personal supply usage and flag shortages to a lead or supervisor
• Maintain compliance with SOPs and documentation standards

Decision-Making Authority

• Follow assigned bench tasks and workflow priorities set by lead/supervisor
• Flag quality concerns and hold results for review when necessary
• Escalate testing or instrument issues to the Lead Technician or Lab Supervisor

Qualifications

• Meets CLIA high‑complexity testing personnel requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, OR equivalent
• 0–2 years of clinical laboratory experience (molecular preferred)
• Familiarity with PCR workflows preferred
• Willingness to learn and follow established protocols

Core Competencies

• Foundational technical skills in molecular workflows
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Clear communication
• Ability to follow instructions and work within a team