Infection Control Technician
About The Position
The Infection Control Technician plays an important role in supporting Infection Prevention surveillance and laboratory activities, helping ensure accurate, timely data that informs patient safety, infection prevention, and healthcare epidemiology initiatives. This role supports Infection Prevention epidemiologic surveillance, research, and laboratory-based testing activities. The technician will coordinate C. difficile strain-typing workflows, including specimen receipt, tracking, preparation, plating, and shipment coordination. They will also assist with quarterly Legionella surveillance activities, including sample collection, labeling, documentation, and testing support. The role involves performing molecular testing procedures, including specimen preparation, DNA extraction, PCR, and thermocycler operation. Maintaining organism inventories, laboratory databases, and testing records is crucial for accurate and organized documentation. The technician will prepare routine surveillance and laboratory reports for Infection Prevention review and analysis, and perform quality-control activities and support compliance with laboratory, biosafety, and institutional requirements. Monitoring laboratory equipment, maintaining equipment records, and assisting with inventory and supply management are also key responsibilities. The role requires collaboration with infection preventionists and other hospital departments while appropriately communicating and escalating unexpected findings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Public Health, or a related scientific discipline.
- Hands-on laboratory experience gained through academic research, internships, clinical laboratories, or professional roles.
- Experience performing PCR, DNA extraction, pipetting, and other molecular biology techniques.
- Knowledge of microbiology laboratory practices, aseptic technique, and biosafety procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records, documentation, and data.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and communicate findings clearly.
Responsibilities
- Support Infection Prevention epidemiologic surveillance, research, and laboratory-based testing activities.
- Coordinate C. difficile strain-typing workflows, including specimen receipt, tracking, preparation, plating, and shipment coordination.
- Assist with quarterly Legionella surveillance activities, including sample collection, labeling, documentation, and testing support.
- Perform molecular testing procedures, including specimen preparation, DNA extraction, PCR, and thermocycler operation.
- Maintain organism inventories, laboratory databases, and testing records to ensure accurate and organized documentation.
- Prepare routine surveillance and laboratory reports for Infection Prevention review and analysis.
- Perform quality-control activities and support compliance with laboratory, biosafety, and institutional requirements.
- Monitor laboratory equipment, maintain equipment records, and assist with inventory and supply management.
- Collaborate with infection preventionists and other hospital departments while appropriately communicating and escalating unexpected findings.
Benefits
- Competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
