Molecular Lab Technician: PCR & QC Specialist

Midwest Express Clinic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Express Clinic is seeking a Molecular Lab Technician to perform bench-level testing following SOPs to ensure accurate, timely results. This role emphasizes hands-on work and does not carry supervisory responsibilities.

You will process specimens, run PCR workflows, review data, and report results per SOPs while maintaining QA/QC, documentation, and collaboration with the lab team.

Qualifications

• CLIA high‑complexity testing personnel qualification required.
• Bachelor's degree as described or equivalent.
• 0–2 years clinical laboratory experience (molecular preferred).
• Familiarity with PCR workflows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessioning, extraction, amplification, and PCR testing.
• Conduct data review and result reporting per SOPs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of instruments and assays, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Follow QA/QC procedures and document results accurately.
• Participate in competency assessments.
• Ensure proper specimen handling and chain of custody.
• Monitor personal supply usage and flag shortages to a lead or supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs and documentation standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, OR equivalent

Tools

PCR workflows

Job description

Midwest Express Clinic is seeking a Molecular Lab Technician to perform bench-level testing following SOPs to ensure accurate, timely results. This role emphasizes hands-on work and does not carry supervisory responsibilities.

You will process specimens, run PCR workflows, review data, and report results per SOPs while maintaining QA/QC, documentation, and collaboration with the lab team.