Molecular Diagnostics Lab Technician I

DiaSorin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

Incentive program

Job summary

Diasorin is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support sample testing in the Clinical Affairs department. You will perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing on biological specimens, conduct nucleic acid extraction and molecular assays, and maintain accurate documentation in a regulated clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, adaptable, and committed to high-quality results in a Biosafety Level II (BSL-2) setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Technology, or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology or related field.
• Experience with specimen handling, sample processing, and documentation.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques, including PCR and nucleic acid extraction.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine lab testing per established protocols and procedures.
• Handle specimens, processing, nucleic acid extraction, and molecular testing activities.
• Record, analyze, and document experimental and testing data per quality standards.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely laboratory records.
• Troubleshoot assay, instrument, and workflow issues; escalate when appropriate.
• Adapt to changing testing priorities while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Follow safety practices, quality system requirements, and SOPs.
• Assist with inventory management, equipment maintenance, and workspace organization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in life sciences

Tools

PCR

Nucleic acid extraction

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Diasorin is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support sample testing in the Clinical Affairs department. You will perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing on biological specimens, conduct nucleic acid extraction and molecular assays, and maintain accurate documentation in a regulated clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, adaptable, and committed to high-quality results in a Biosafety Level II (BSL-2) setting.