Lab Technician

MainStreet Family Care•Milledgeville, GA

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About The Position

MainStreet Family Care is seeking a Lab Technician in the Milledgeville, Georgia area to support its clinical team. The role performs high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing, including real-time PCR, and other laboratory procedures to provide accurate, timely results that support diagnosis and treatment. The technician ensures that testing and laboratory operations comply with CLIA regulations, quality standards, and MainStreet Family Care values. The position supports access to healthcare in rural and underserved communities. The schedule is approximately 30–40 hours per week, with 10-hour shifts scheduled across seven days per week. Shifts rotate and may include weekends and holidays as needed. The schedule may vary with operational and testing-volume needs. Compensation begins at $20 per hour.

Requirements

Medical laboratory certification, or a bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science that is compliant with CLIA standards.
Two years of clinical laboratory experience, including molecular or PCR-based testing.
Proficiency in real-time PCR and molecular diagnostic techniques.
Knowledge of high-complexity laboratory testing standards and CLIA requirements.
Strong attention to detail and quality assurance practices.
Ability to troubleshoot testing and equipment issues.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Five years of clinical laboratory experience.
Experience performing high-complexity real-time PCR testing in a regulated laboratory environment.
Experience in urgent care, primary care, or high-volume clinical settings.

Responsibilities

Perform CLIA high-complexity real-time PCR testing according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
Collect, prepare, process, and analyze patient specimens.
Accurately document laboratory results in the electronic medical record.
Perform quality control procedures, calibration, and routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Ensure compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
Prepare and manage specimens for internal and external testing as needed.
Monitor laboratory inventory, reagents, and expiration dates.
Identify, troubleshoot, and report testing discrepancies, equipment issues, or quality concerns.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support efficient operations.