Clinical Molecular Technitian - Part-Time

Company Description:

Aventa Genomics is a CLIA-certified clinical molecular laboratory in Orlando, FL. Aventa is a subsidiary of Arima Genomics, a San Diego, CA biotechnology company with a proprietary 3D-genomics technology that reveals the organization of DNA at the cellular level. This technology is the basis of the Aventa FusionPlus test for the identification of gene fusions and rearrangement in patients with solid tumors.

Just like our technology is on another level, so are we. We are self-reflective and accountable self-starters who are tenacious and relentless in the pursuit of excellence.

Our environment is open and collaborative, we invest in each other’s growth, and we empower one another. We listen to and value differences in perspective and approach. As a startup, we move fast, adapt to change, and are continuously improving ourselves, our processes, and our products. Though we are adaptable, we continuously prioritize staying focused on our vision.

What you will do:

The Lab Technician is primarily responsible for aspects of high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, including nucleic acid extraction, slide scraping, performing QC checks on DNA, and preparing reagents and dilutions. The technician will also be involved with performing routine laboratory tasks, including specimen accessioning, lab and instrument maintenance, shipping and receiving, inventory management, and hazardous waste management. The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task, flexibility with schedules, the ability to work independently in a team environment, and strong adherence to quality control and quality assurance procedures and compliance with the laboratory regulations.

The candidate should have a basic understanding of Molecular laboratory techniques and CLIA/CAP/FL requirements. They must be able to follow SOPs and adhere to these requirements in daily laboratory production.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone starting out in their career in clinical laboratory space.

Duties

·    Perform lab work to assist technologists including slide scraping, manual DNA extraction, DNA quantification using a Qubit fluorometer, preparing reagents and dilutions, DNA QC on Agilent TapeStation.

·      Receive and accession cases into Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS).

·      Perform documentation in compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements, including setting up lab trackers and printing labels for slides and tubes.

·      Oversee all aspects of shipping and receiving, including printing labels, packaging materials, picking up and delivering materials for send out to reference labs, receiving packages and placing the items in the appropriate inventory

·      Perform Lab maintenance in compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements, including instrument monitoring and maintenance, lab cleaning and decontamination, preparing wipe tests, instrument checks and power cycling, scheduling and working with vendors for instrument calibration services.

·      Oversee the inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations; work closely with the supply chain group to support point of use (POU) supplies. Manage off-site inventory.

·      Oversee hazardous waste including disposal of waste and requesting waste pickups.

·      Ability to work standing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.

·      Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.

·      Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

·      Ability to work over the weekend and in the mornings during the week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• 0-1 years of pertinent laboratory experience, preferably in a clinical laboratory.
• Possession of FL certification to work as a Technician or Technologist in a molecular diagnostics laboratory
• Working knowledge of laboratory concepts and applications as well as laboratory safety and CLIA/CAP/FL regulatory requirements.
• Technically proficient in basic laboratory techniques and related equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Type: Part-time (30 hrs/week),

Hours: Weekends and Morning

Ability to Commute:

• Orlando, FL 32827 (Required)

Work Location: In person