OVERVIEW:

The Laboratory Technician will perform a wide variety of assays or tests required to give quality accurate results for diagnostic testing. He/she will make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.

He/she will maintain an understand technological principles and applications of the organization's services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS:

• Responsible for having a broad working knowledge of lab policies and assays.

• Conducts pre-designed assays using basic laboratory techniques and skills.

• Independently conducts assigned test procedures within constraints of lab scheduling.

• Receives samples from courier, addresses discrepancies, & logs the necessary information into the testing system.

• Follow SOPs and relevant compliance regulations regarding safety procedures, documentation, and scientific responsibility.

• Independently analyzes data and interprets results.

• Advise supervisor of factors that may affect quality and usefulness of data.

• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment.

• Demonstrate consistently good communication and interpersonal skills with employees, management, and clients (where applicable)

• Assist in training new staff members in performance of routine lab tasks.

• Serve as a mentor to junior staff members.

• Use and maintain scientific equipment, instrumentation, and computer systems.

• Other duties as assigned.

LAB SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE:

Molecular (PCR):

• DNA/RNA extraction of cells, blood, tissue, and/or feces using various extraction kits.
• PCR amplification
• Gel electrophoresis
• Real time qPCR
• New assay development

Immunology (Serology)

• Serum dilutions and multichannel pipetting
• Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
• Western Blot
• Immunofluorescent Assay

Reagents/Production

• Serum dilutions and multichannel pipetting
• Western Blot Development & Performance
• Immunofluorescent Assay Development & Performance
• Cell Tissue Culture
• Antibody Titration
• Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay Development & Performance.
• Antigen Production

Bacteriology (Microbiology)

• Inoculation of plates, broth, and agar slants
• Colony isolation
• Gram stain procedure
• Use of assorted tests in the identification of bacteria.
• Reporting of bacteriology results

Clinical Pathology

• Functional knowledge of the chemistry analyzer
• Functional knowledge of the CBC analyzer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78229: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person