Molecular Lab Tech – Real-Time PCR Specialist

MainStreet Family Care; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Referral programs

Job summary

MainStreet Family Care is seeking a Lab Technician to join the Wake Forest, NC clinical team. You will perform high-complexity real-time PCR testing and other laboratory procedures to deliver accurate diagnostic results supporting patient care.

You will document results in the EMR, maintain QC and calibration, ensure CLIA/OSHA/HIPAA compliance, and collaborate with providers in a fast-paced, community-based urgent care setting. Competitive compensation and benefits support growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• CLIA-compliant qualification or related Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of clinical lab experience including molecular/PCR testing.
• Five years of clinical lab experience (preferred).
• Experience in urgent care/high-volume clinical settings (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform CLIA high-complexity real-time PCR testing.
• Collect, prepare, process, and analyze patient specimens.
• Document laboratory results in the EMR.
• Perform quality control, calibration, and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure CLIA/OSHA/HIPAA and infection control compliance.
• Prepare specimens for internal and external testing as needed.
• Monitor inventory, reagents, and expiration dates.
• Troubleshoot testing discrepancies and equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support operations.

Skills

Real-time PCR

Molecular diagnostics

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or CLIA-compliant certification

Tools

PCR instruments

EMR systems

Job description

MainStreet Family Care is seeking a Lab Technician to join the Wake Forest, NC clinical team. You will perform high-complexity real-time PCR testing and other laboratory procedures to deliver accurate diagnostic results supporting patient care.

You will document results in the EMR, maintain QC and calibration, ensure CLIA/OSHA/HIPAA compliance, and collaborate with providers in a fast-paced, community-based urgent care setting. Competitive compensation and benefits support growth opportunities.