Validation Lab Technician - Laboratory

Genesis Global Group • Hamilton Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory specializing in state-of-the-art, automated DNA-based molecular analysis for chronic and infectious illnesses. MDL focuses on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a wide range of testing in infectious diseases, particularly in Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). MDL is expanding and seeking a Full-Time Validation Technician to join their laboratory team.

Requirements

• 9 month Clinical Laboratory Technician training
• Bachelor of Biology, Chemistry or related science field

Responsibilities

• Properly locate and identify stocks of primers and probes for each assay.
• Properly locate and identify plasmid stocks for each day.
• Properly hydrate stock solutions of primer and probe for each assay.
• Properly dilute positive standards from plasmid stock and aliquot for general laboratory use.
• Run a test on each new batch of primer probe and standards, compare to known standards to validate.
• Keep all validation results cataloged for comparison to future.
• Log all reagents made in appropriate places (rMDL inventory or log books).
• Log hydration numbers in the appropriate places.
• Properly locate reagents for the individual tests.
• Using the appropriate buffers, dNTPs, primer mixes and taq to create the PCR mix for desired test.
• Using the correct buffers, ASPE, dNTP, primer mixes and tsp to create the ASPE mix for the desired test.
• Use stock primers to create primer mixes for the individual tests (PCR and ASPE).
• Use stock primers to create the Synthetic controls for individual tests.
• Combine purchase bead for use in the clinical workflow.
• Following procedure make any solutions needed to complete the assay procedures.
• Following procedure locate components of solutions in the chemical room and create new mixtures (Digestive Additive, dNTPs, Pyro Washes, 5x loading Dye).
• After creating new reagents make sure they are tested and keep a log of when reagents are made tested and released to the clinical workflow.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned.
• Assures activities are conducted in a safe manner and materials are handled according to safety guidelines.
• Assures customer privacy is maintained at all times.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Assures information is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
• Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems.
• Productive work habits are consistently displayed.
• Accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level