Molecular Lab Technician — Night Shift

Paycom; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Scientific in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Molecular Lab Technician (MLT) to support day-to-day screening procedures for our molecular testing laboratory. The role emphasizes understanding the PCR process and maintaining efficient workflow for timely results.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree or equivalent AAS in Clinical Laboratory Technology with CLIA-lab exposure. The position requires ability to stand/walk, lift up to 20 lbs, and work four 10-hour night shifts (9:00pm–7:30am)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. CLIA-accredited lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens received and organize workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing and turnaround time of results
• Extract, denature, and purify DNA/RNA from assorted specimen types
• Perform PCR sequencing methods
• Evaluate results to determine interference, inhibition, or other problems that arise during extraction, amplification, or sequencing of DNA
• Perform quality control, validation, and other quality activities to verify performance of clinical assays
• Maintain equipment by performing assigned maintenance activities and troubleshoot unexpected problems with equipment
• Record data to monitor temperatures of incubation equipment
• Operate complex equipment and computer programs related to equipment
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment
• Perform proficiency testing to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies
• Assist in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures for clinical assays
• Follow laboratory policies and procedures such as attendance and time reporting policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, OR Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Streamline Scientific in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Molecular Lab Technician (MLT) to support day-to-day screening procedures for our molecular testing laboratory. The role emphasizes understanding the PCR process and maintaining efficient workflow for timely results.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree or equivalent AAS in Clinical Laboratory Technology with CLIA-lab exposure. The position requires ability to stand/walk, lift up to 20 lbs, and work four 10-hour night shifts (9:00pm–7:30am)