Onsite Clinical PCR Technician – High-Complexity Lab

Rocky Mountain Laboratories; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO 21 days

7 Holidays

401(k)

HSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Austin, TX seeks a PCR Laboratory Technician to join the on-site lab team. The role requires hands-on molecular testing in a CLIA‑regulated facility and preferred experience with human clinical specimens.

The ideal candidate will perform full molecular workflows, including extraction, PCR setup, data analysis, and result reporting, with strong adherence to quality and regulatory standards. Monday–Friday or Tue–Sat schedules are available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on bench experience performing testing on human clinical specimens in a CLIA-regulated lab.
• Strong molecular biology experience with full workflows (extraction, PCR setup, data analysis, reporting).
• Regulatory compliance with CLIA and CAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular testing (PCR, RT‑PCR, qPCR, and/or NGS) on human clinical specimens.
• Execute full molecular workflows from accessioning to report.
• Maintain quality controls and ensure turnaround times.
• Operate real-time PCR platforms and extraction systems.
• Support audits and documentation for inspections.

Skills

Molecular testing

PCR/qPCR

CLIA-regulated lab experience

Data analysis

Result reporting

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in lab science

Associate degree + molecular training

60 sem hours + biology/chemistry + training

Tools

QuantStudio 5/6/12

KingFisher Flex

Real-time PCR systems

Nucleic acid extraction

Job description

Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Austin, TX seeks a PCR Laboratory Technician to join the on-site lab team. The role requires hands-on molecular testing in a CLIA‑regulated facility and preferred experience with human clinical specimens.

The ideal candidate will perform full molecular workflows, including extraction, PCR setup, data analysis, and result reporting, with strong adherence to quality and regulatory standards. Monday–Friday or Tue–Sat schedules are available.