Molecular Lab Technician: Real-Time PCR in Urgent Care

MainStreet Family Urgent Care; Wake Forest, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Referral programs

Job summary

MainStreet Family Care is seeking a Lab Technician in Wake Forest, NC to perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing, including real-time PCR, and to support providers with accurate results for patient care.

The role requires CLIA-compliant certification or a qualifying bachelor's degree, plus 2 years of molecular testing experience; preferred candidates have more lab experience in urgent care settings and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in real-time PCR and molecular diagnostic techniques.
• Knowledge of CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing, including real-time PCR.
• Collect, prepare, process, and analyze patient specimens.
• Document laboratory results accurately in the EMR.
• Maintain quality control procedures and routine equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
• Support clinical staff to optimize laboratory operations.

Skills

Real-time PCR

Molecular diagnostics

Quality control

Communication

Education

CLIA-compliant Medical Laboratory Certification

Bachelor's degree in clinical/biological/medical laboratory science

Job description

MainStreet Family Care is seeking a Lab Technician in Wake Forest, NC to perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing, including real-time PCR, and to support providers with accurate results for patient care.

The role requires CLIA-compliant certification or a qualifying bachelor's degree, plus 2 years of molecular testing experience; preferred candidates have more lab experience in urgent care settings and strong attention to detail.