Lead Molecular Lab Technician: PCR & Workflow Leader

Midwest Express Clinic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Express Clinic is seeking a Lead Technician to coordinate daily laboratory operations at the bench, ensuring workflow efficiency and adherence to SOPs.

The role serves as a senior technical resource and may function as a delegated General Supervisor under CLIA; coordinates workflow across accessioning, extraction, amplification and data review, performs and oversees routine testing including PCR, provides real-time troubleshooting, trains staff, and monitors QA/QC and inventory.

Qualifications

• Meets CLIA high-complexity testing personnel requirements.
• 2–4 years of clinical laboratory experience (molecular preferred).
• Experience in PCR workflows and troubleshooting.
• Experience training or mentoring staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow across accessioning, extraction, amplification, and data review
• Perform and oversee routine testing, including PCR and analysis
• Provide real-time troubleshooting for instruments and assays
• Monitor QA and QC
• Train staff and support competency assessments
• Ensure proper specimen handoff between accessioning and testing
• Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and documentation requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team leadership

Molecular workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science

Job description

Midwest Express Clinic is seeking a Lead Technician to coordinate daily laboratory operations at the bench, ensuring workflow efficiency and adherence to SOPs.

The role serves as a senior technical resource and may function as a delegated General Supervisor under CLIA; coordinates workflow across accessioning, extraction, amplification and data review, performs and oversees routine testing including PCR, provides real-time troubleshooting, trains staff, and monitors QA/QC and inventory.