Laboratory Technician
- Location: Waltham MA
- Type: Contract To Hire
- Job #34674
Position: Lab Tech
Location: Waltham, MA
Pay: $25-35/hour
This is an onsite full time position!
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for performing high-complexity CLIA testing in day-to-day operations of the laboratory. (Must know PCR techniques)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for reporting test results.
- Follow the laboratory’s procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintain records of patient test results
- Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
- Perform molecular techniques, such as DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, and operate automated liquid handling platforms.
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly and as needed equipment maintenance checks.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness in the labs.
- Perform workflow that maintains quality, thoroughness, and optimum efficiency for Turn Around Time (TAT).
- Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
- Except as specified in the qualifications, perform high complexity testing only under the onsite direct supervision of a General Supervisor qualified.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related scientific field
- 2-4 years of experience within laboratory setting
- Proficient experience with PCR and molecular techniques required
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