What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCR Lab Technician- Night Shift position at Core Diagnostic Laboratories?
Pay: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time / On-site / Overnight
Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM
About the Role
Core Diagnostic Laboratories is hiring an experienced, motivated Laboratory Technician for the overnight shift on our molecular lab team in Birmingham, AL. We specialize in molecular testing — including COVID-19, UTI, respiratory, women’s health, and wound panels — and you’ll take specimens from intake to result: sorting and assessing sample integrity, running DNA/RNA extraction on our Qiagen HTs, plating, performing Real-Time PCR on our QuantStudios, and analyzing and reporting results.
It’s precise, hands-on bench work under time pressure, best suited to a dependable, detail-oriented tech who can keep the bench moving accurately on their own and knows when to flag a problem.
Please note: this is an overnight position scheduled Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM — you’ll arrive late in the evening and finish the following morning. Your first shift begins Monday night, and your last begins Friday night and ends Saturday morning. This overnight schedule is required every week and is a standing part of the role.
Responsibilities
- Sort samples by specimen type
- Analyze sample integrity
- Perform DNA/RNA extraction using the Qiagen HTs
- Plate extracted samples onto 96- or 384-well plates
- Perform Real-Time PCR using the QuantStudios
- Analyze and report PCR results
- Troubleshoot instrumentation
Skills
- Micropipetting (single-channel, multichannel, and repeater)
- Data analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Standard precautions
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Science, or MLT/MLS certification
- PCR: 1 year (Required)
- Laboratory: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Birmingham, AL 35217 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly describe your hands-on PCR/molecular experience, including the extraction methods and instruments you’ve used (e.g., Qiagen, QuantStudio) and the types of panels you’ve run.
- This is an overnight position working Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM — you’ll start at night and finish the next morning, with your first shift Monday night and your last ending Saturday morning. Are you available to work this overnight schedule every week?
Experience:
- PCR: 1 year (Required)
- Medical Laboratory: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Birmingham, AL 35217: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24