Molecular Lab Technician — Real-Time PCR

MainStreet Family Urgent Care; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,981,120 - 57,308,160; 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 Milledgeville seeks a Lab Technician to perform high-complexity molecular testing, including real-time PCR, ensuring CLIA compliance and accuracy in a busy urgent care setting. You will collect and analyze specimens, document results, and maintain equipment with strict quality controls.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in clinical labs with molecular/PCR experience, plus a Bachelor's in a CLIA-relevant field.

Qualifications

• CLIA-compliant certification or Bachelor’s degree in a CLIA-relevant field.
• Two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience including molecular/PCR testing.
• Experience performing high-complexity real-time PCR testing in a regulated lab.
• Experience in urgent care, primary care, or high-volume clinical settings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Real-time PCR proficiency

Molecular diagnostics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science

CLIA-compliant certification or equivalent

Tools

PCR instrumentation

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

MainStreet Family Care Milledgeville seeks a Lab Technician to perform high-complexity molecular testing, including real-time PCR, ensuring CLIA compliance and accuracy in a busy urgent care setting. You will collect and analyze specimens, document results, and maintain equipment with strict quality controls.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in clinical labs with molecular/PCR experience, plus a Bachelor's in a CLIA-relevant field.