Molecular Diagnostics Technician - High-Throughput

Agupdate; Tulare, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis in Tulare, CA, is seeking a Biotechnology Technician to perform high throughput diagnostic lab tasks including real time PCR and DNA/RNA extraction from clinical samples. The role requires meticulous documentation and adherence to SOPs.

Candidates should have extensive molecular diagnostic experience and be able to support equipment evaluation, validation studies, and quality control activities in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced molecular diagnostic testing experience.
• Experience with automated equipment used in PCR and related assays.
• Ability to maintain accurate quality control records and logs.

Responsibilities

• Perform nucleic acid‑based detection using real time PCR and standard PCR.
• Process samples for DNA/RNA extraction from clinical samples.
• Maintain documentation and SOP compliance.
• Support validation studies to ensure assay performance.

Skills

PCR methods

Nucleic acid extraction

Quality control

Lab documentation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Job description

UC Davis in Tulare, CA, is seeking a Biotechnology Technician to perform high throughput diagnostic lab tasks including real time PCR and DNA/RNA extraction from clinical samples. The role requires meticulous documentation and adherence to SOPs.

Candidates should have extensive molecular diagnostic experience and be able to support equipment evaluation, validation studies, and quality control activities in a fast-paced lab environment.