Job Description
The Molecular Technician is responsible for specimen labeling, processing, test performance and storage, lab maintenance, supply stocking, logging temperature and lot numbers, aliquoting reagents, and following standard lab procedures, safety guidelines, and HIPAA polices. The position is also responsible for processing samples with molecular technologies such as qPCR.
SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:
TECHNICAL DUTIES
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Document instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
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.
Understand and follow procedures for specimen, batch, and plate labeling and identification so that specimen traceability is maintained through the entire high-throughput, teamwork testing process.
Understand and follow reagent labeling and handling procedures.
Performance of qPCR lab duties is expected to be accurate and efficient after initial 6 month competency assessment and maintained at an acceptable level thereafter.
Clean and decontaminate laboratory testing areas according to procedure after each day’s testing is complete in the area.
Stock laboratory with supplies.
QC DUTIES
ALL AREAS
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
ABILITY AND/OR SKILLS:
Additional Information
Full time (Schedule varies). Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Tucker, Ga are encouraged to apply.
EUROFINS IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
EUROFINS IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.