Lab Technician- Night Shift

Streamline Scientific•Vestavia Hills, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Molecular Lab Technician (MLT) to help with day-to-day screening procedures for our molecular testing laboratory. We’re seeking a highly driven, motivated, and experienced Lab Technician that understands the PCR process, its importance, and work through each complex step with the upmost efficiency. The ideal Lab Technician will have patience, empathy, time management, and professionalism with patients, co-workers, and providers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, OR Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology
Ability to manage change, stand/walk for extended periods of time without resting, and to carry up to 20lbs in weight

Nice To Haves

6 months work experience in a CLIA-accredited clinical laboratory preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate specimens received and organize workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing and turnaround time of results
Extract, denature, and purify DNA/RNA from assorted specimen types
Perform PCR sequencing methods
Evaluate results to determine interference, inhibition, or other problems that arise during extraction, amplification, or sequencing of DNA
Perform quality control, validation, and other quality activities to verify performance of clinical assays
Maintain equipment by performing assigned maintenance activities and troubleshoot unexpected problems with equipment
Record data to monitor temperatures of incubation equipment
Operate complex equipment and computer programs related to equipment
Maintain a neat and clean work environment
Perform proficiency testing to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies
Assist in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures for clinical assays
Follow laboratory policies and procedures such as attendance and time reporting policies