The CLIA Lab Technician will work with the General and Technical Supervisors to ensure the success of department goals and efforts. Will be required to be proactive to complete tasks and assignments given; if an issue or problem arises, they are expected to report to the Technical Lab Supervisor and General Lab Supervisor. The CLIA Lab Technician will also diligently and routinely participate in laboratory cleaning according to established SOPs. Additionally, troubleshooting and the ability to use logic to find solutions to problems are important.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for sample accession, sample testing, and sample analysis.
• Will be responsible for performing routine proficiency testing.
• Required to perform operational qualification on the instruments.
• Must follow all lab policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor level degree in a scientific discipline (preferable in Biology or Molecular Biology) from an accredited institution.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Real-Time PCR or qPCR Experience.
• Ability to compose effective and efficient reports and correspondence.
• Self-starter, motivated and takes initiative; strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff to resolve problems to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
• Seek, learn, and apply new skills/knowledge to perform job responsibilities.
• Attentive to detail with a high level of accuracy; exercise sound judgment.
• Resourceful, diplomatic and professional; deliver outstanding customer service; a can-do attitude and work style that supports teamwork, collaboration and positive relationships.
• Adaptable; be able to shift priorities and focus as departmental and/or business demands change (including, but not limited to early/late hours and/or weekend hours).
• Strong analytical skills and organized; completes tasks ahead of schedule.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent listening skills to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Position-relevant computer experience including Microsoft Office.
• Follow all safety regulations as outlined in the SOPs, including maintenance of contamination-free laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) to three (3) years’ experience.
• MS with lab experience
• CLIA Laboratory Experience.
• Graduated from a Clinical Laboratory Training Program.