Lab Technician- Day Shift
Molecular Designs
Summary
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.
Job description
Job 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, OR Associate's in Applied Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology
- 6 months work experience in a CLIA-accredited clinical laboratory preferred
- Ability to manage change, stand/walk for extended periods of time without resting, and to carry up to 20lbs in weight
This is a Day Shift Position: Sunday-Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, OR Associate's in Applied Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology
- 6 months work experience in a CLIA-accredited clinical laboratory preferred
- Ability to manage change, stand/walk for extended periods of time without resting, and to carry up to 20lbs in weight
Company overview
Molecular Designs is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative molecular research and development. The company focuses on designing and developing novel molecular entities for therapeutic applications, leveraging advanced computational and experimental approaches. Their expertise spans across molecular modeling, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical development, with a particular emphasis on creating targeted therapies for complex diseases. Molecular Designs employs cutting-edge technologies in structural biology, computational chemistry, and molecular engineering to develop precision medicines. The company's research pipeline likely includes small molecule therapeutics, biologics, and molecular diagnostics designed to address unmet medical needs in areas such as oncology, neurology, and metabolic disorders. Their approach combines rational drug design with high-throughput screening methodologies to accelerate the discovery and optimization of promising drug candidates.