Molecular Lab Technician I — Diagnostic Impact

Murray-State-University; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray State University is seeking a Laboratory Technician I, Molecular to collect samples, perform virology, serology, and molecular biology testing, and document findings in the lab information system. Based at Hopkinsville, KY, this regular full-time position supports the Breathitt Veterinary Center and requires strong attention to safety and quality.

You will operate sensitive equipment, maintain confidentiality, and participate in university and lab committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and to coworker personalities
• Alertness, memory for verbal and written directions and details, analytical ability, and ability to logically plan and organize analytical processes
• Ability to interpret and verify test results
• Ability to plan and make decisions often without instruction or supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Pleasant, proactive personality, ability to handle demanding situations, and work with a team
• Laboratory techniques, record keeping, and filing procedures; biology and chemistry helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collects and organizes samples for Virology, Serology, and Molecular Biology testing
• Utilizes validated laboratory techniques and processes to analyze patient specimens leading to diagnosis
• Operates sensitive scientific equipment during the analytical process
• Documents findings in laboratory information management system
• Recognizes, documents, and provides input to correct substandard quality
• Develops, reviews, and evaluates processes as necessary
• Maintain customer confidentiality
• Clean and sterilize lab section, lab instruments and glassware
• Order, receive, process and store lab section supplies and equipment
• Strict adherence to the Quality Management System
• Participates in university and laboratory committees; additional projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

BS in Biology (preferred)

Job description

Murray State University is seeking a Laboratory Technician I, Molecular to collect samples, perform virology, serology, and molecular biology testing, and document findings in the lab information system. Based at Hopkinsville, KY, this regular full-time position supports the Breathitt Veterinary Center and requires strong attention to safety and quality.

You will operate sensitive equipment, maintain confidentiality, and participate in university and lab committees.