Night Shift Molecular Lab Technician: PCR & DNA/RNA

Streamline Scientific; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Scientific in Birmingham, AL 35243 is seeking a Molecular Lab Technician to support day‑to‑day screening in our molecular testing laboratory. The ideal candidate understands the PCR process, can perform complex steps with accuracy, and maintains patient and colleague professionalism.

Responsibilities include evaluating specimens, extracting DNA/RNA, performing PCR sequencing, ensuring quality control, maintaining equipment, recording data, and assisting in SOPs while adhering to CLIA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or an Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology.
• 6 months work experience in a CLIA‑accredited clinical laboratory preferred.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and to carry up to 20 lbs.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Associate’s in Clinical Laboratory Technology

6 months CLIA‑accredited lab experience preferred

Tools

DNA/RNA extraction

PCR methods

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Streamline Scientific in Birmingham, AL 35243 is seeking a Molecular Lab Technician to support day‑to‑day screening in our molecular testing laboratory. The ideal candidate understands the PCR process, can perform complex steps with accuracy, and maintains patient and colleague professionalism.

Responsibilities include evaluating specimens, extracting DNA/RNA, performing PCR sequencing, ensuring quality control, maintaining equipment, recording data, and assisting in SOPs while adhering to CLIA