Molecular PCR Lab Tech – Real-Time Diagnostics

MainStreet Family Urgent Care; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Referral programs

Job summary

MainStreet Family Care in Wake Forest, NC is seeking a Lab Technician to join our clinical team. You will perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing, including real-time PCR, while ensuring CLIA compliance and quality standards to support rapid patient care.

This role supports providers by delivering reliable lab results, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with clinical staff in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Qualifications

• CLIA-compliant degree or certification required.
• Two years of clinical lab experience including molecular or PCR testing.
• Experience in high-volume urgent care or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CLIA high-complexity real-time PCR testing per established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collect, prepare, process, and analyze patient specimens.
• Accurately document laboratory results in the electronic medical record.
• Perform quality control procedures, calibration, and routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
• Prepare and manage specimens for internal and external testing as needed.
• Monitor laboratory inventory, reagents, and expiration dates.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report testing discrepancies, equipment issues, or quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support efficient operations.

Skills

Proficiency in real-time PCR and молec

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science (CLIA compliant)

Medical laboratory certification

Job description

MainStreet Family Care in Wake Forest, NC is seeking a Lab Technician to join our clinical team. You will perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing, including real-time PCR, while ensuring CLIA compliance and quality standards to support rapid patient care.

This role supports providers by delivering reliable lab results, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with clinical staff in a fast-paced urgent care setting.