Diagnostic Laboratory Technician 1

Prairie Holdings•Worthington, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A diagnostics technician I is responsible for performing accurate and timely extraction of biological samples for diagnostic testing. This role supports laboratory operations by preparing samples for qPCR, PCR, and Sequencing, operating extraction equipment, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Familiarity with the principle of veterinary biologics, research and development of biologics, diagnostic assays, vaccine production, quality control and regulatory agencies.
Good verbal and written skills
Attention to detail
Comfort with repetitive tasks
Good manufacturing, laboratory, and clinical practices
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Communication skills - verbal and written.
Data collection, management and analysis.
Problem analysis and problem solving.
Planning and organizing.
Judgement.
Decision-making.
Customer service orientation.
Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology or related life sciences with relative experience in animal health.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and automated extraction of biological samples (such as blood, tissue, bacterin and viral cultures, or swabs) for diagnostic testing
Prepare, label, and process samples according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintains proper storage of samples post extraction
Assist with inventory management of reagents, supplies, and consumables
Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and assumes responsibility for weekly autoclaving and disposal of biohazardous waste generated by the diagnostic lab
Assists with result reporting for qPCR and sequence analysis as assigned
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory extraction equipment and instruments
Ensure quality control by following established protocols and documenting results accurately
Adhere to biosafety, infection control, and regulatory compliance standards (CLIA, CAP, OSHA, etc.)
Collaborate with laboratory scientists, technologists, and supervisors to support testing workflows
Identify and report equipment issues, specimen discrepancies, or quality concerns promptly
Accountable for complying with the company handbook and all policies set by the company and delegated authority
Performs other duties as assigned