Molecular Lab Technician

About us

We are a professional, customer focused, collaborative, and supportive company. Our goal is to to provide high-quality clinical laboratory services while fostering innovation, compliance, collaboration, and communication within the organization..

Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of clinical laboratory procedures including nucleic acid
extraction and quantification, quantitative realtime-PCR, and next-
generation sequencing pursuant to established protocols.
 Perform both manual and automated techniques to accomplish high volume
sample processing.
 Participate in equipment maintenance, QC/QA, and proficiency testing
procedures.
 Provide detailed, accurate and legible documentation associated with test
results, maintenance records, and quality control.
 Troubleshoot assays as needed to assist laboratories both onsite and
remote
 Assist with the validation of new assays.
 Complete other laboratory tasks as assigned
 Serve as remote technical supervisor for laboratories; responsible for QA/QC
review monthly
 Adhere and ensure laboratory staff are adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and other
safety practices.
 Identify and report unsafe equipment, conditions and practices so that they
may be corrected prior to an incident
 Performs calibration and quality control samples according to procedure
 Ensures troubleshooting is performed when calibrators/quality controls fail
and properly documented
 Ensuring accuracy and precision of quality control data and patient results
 Draft SOPs, laboratory forms and validation summary reports

Job Qualifications:

 MB(ASCP) or MDT (AMT) Certification Preferred
 Master of Science degree in biology or molecular biology preferred, other
related majors will also be considered.
 At least three years of experience in a molecular diagnostic laboratory.
 Familiarity with high throughput real time PCR techniques using
QuantStudio/ Biorad CFX platforms
 Familiarity with next generation sequencing on the Illumina platform is
preferred.
 Detail-oriented and able to exercise independent judgment.
 Self-starter, works with a focused sense of urgency to resolve issues and
complete tasks.

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Physical requirements: work requires some physical effort. Lifting or
performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) is
required.
COMPETENCIES:
 TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Consistently demonstrates skills
and knowledge relevant for current role; strives to expand the depth and
breadth of technical and professional skills; works with a high level of
integrity; exhibits focus and discipline; appropriately prioritizes, manages
expectations, and delivers on commitments.
 COLLABORATIVE & COMMUNICATIVE: Models collaboration and
teamwork; brings out the best in others; effectively works with all levels,
internally and externally; respects and embraces diversity of perspective;
communicates clearly and listens carefully; uses good judgment as to what
to communicate and when to do so.
 ADAPTABLE & INNOVATIVE: Adaptable and embraces change; develops
new insights and pursues improvements and efficiency; fosters exchange of
new ideas and willing to challenge the status quo; takes initiative and is
solution-oriented; engages in work with passion and curiosity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Molecular diagnostic laboratory: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Flowood, MS 39232 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35