Molecular Lab Tech - DNA/RNA & PCR Specialist

WellNow Urgent Care; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WellNow Urgent Care in Illinois invites a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and complex molecular testing (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR) and to review results, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

You will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, assist in developing new procedures, and coordinate with physicians and lab staff. Requirements include CLIA qualifications and 1–2 years of molecular lab experience; starting pay is $25/hour.

Qualifications

• CLIA-qualified education required or equivalent.
• 3 months training in each specialty where high complexity testing is performed.
• Experience in molecular CLIA-licensed clinical laboratories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform routine and complex molecular testing (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR).
• Review preliminary and final test results and maintain records per regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate communications with physicians and lab staff.

Skills

Molecular lab exp

Communication

Critical thinking

Statistics

Under pressure

Safety protocols

English literacy

Education

Bachelors in Medical Technology/Clinical Lab Sciences

Associate’s in chemical/physical/biological science

Medical Technologist certification (preferred)

Job description

WellNow Urgent Care in Illinois invites a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and complex molecular testing (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR) and to review results, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

You will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, assist in developing new procedures, and coordinate with physicians and lab staff. Requirements include CLIA qualifications and 1–2 years of molecular lab experience; starting pay is $25/hour.