Senior Molecular Laboratory Technician

Inside Higher Ed; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 43,150 - 52,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition waivers

Generous paid holidays

Job summary

An academic institution in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, seeks a Laboratory Technician III Molecular to manipulate veterinary samples for diagnosing diseases using advanced molecular diagnostic techniques. Candidates must hold a master's degree and have two years of relevant experience. The role involves supervising lab personnel and ensuring quality management while working in a recognized animal disease diagnostic laboratory. Generous benefits and support for ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years related work experience.
• Advanced training in microbiology laboratory techniques and molecular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Manipulate veterinary samples using molecular diagnostic techniques.
• Supervise other laboratory personnel.
• Utilize validated laboratory techniques to identify organisms.
• Maintain and verify sensitive laboratory equipment.
• Document findings in the Laboratory Information Management System.

Skills

Molecular diagnostic techniques

Microbiology laboratory techniques

DNA sequencing

Bioinformatics

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant area

Job description

An academic institution in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, seeks a Laboratory Technician III Molecular to manipulate veterinary samples for diagnosing diseases using advanced molecular diagnostic techniques. Candidates must hold a master's degree and have two years of relevant experience. The role involves supervising lab personnel and ensuring quality management while working in a recognized animal disease diagnostic laboratory. Generous benefits and support for ongoing training are offered.