Laboratory Technologist I - Microbial Detection & qPCR

MicroGenDX; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MicroGenDX Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Technologist I (CORE-ORTHO) responsible for performing testing on core and ortho samples for microbial detection. You will ensure proper processing of Ortho study samples and track specimen acceptability, adhering to company, local, state, and federal regulations.

Duties include DNA/RNA extraction, Real-time qPCR/rtPCR, BioFire GI panel testing, instrument maintenance, QA/QC documentation, result reporting, reagent handling, and potential involvement

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with biology focus and related laboratory experience.
• Experience with DNA/RNA extraction and molecular testing is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities; able to work independently and in groups.

Responsibilities

• DNA/RNA extraction of clinical samples including host depletion.
• Performance of Real-time qPCR and rtPCR on clinical samples.
• Performance of Biofire GI panels on clinical samples.
• Maintaining instruments and cleaning laboratories.
• QA/QC documentation and activities.
• Result reporting.
• Reagent aliquoting.
• Assistance in test development and validation studies.
• Track positivity rate for ortho samples.

Skills

Pipetting

QA/QC

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Biological Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences

Master’s degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Real-time qPCR

rtPCR

BioFire GI panels

Job description

MicroGenDX Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Technologist I (CORE-ORTHO) responsible for performing testing on core and ortho samples for microbial detection. You will ensure proper processing of Ortho study samples and track specimen acceptability, adhering to company, local, state, and federal regulations.

Duties include DNA/RNA extraction, Real-time qPCR/rtPCR, BioFire GI panel testing, instrument maintenance, QA/QC documentation, result reporting, reagent handling, and potential involvement