Validation Lab Technician-1st Shift

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses. MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

MDL is currently expanding and is looking for Full-Time Validation Technician to join our growing laboratory team. We are looking for First Shift candidates (Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm).

Real-Time Reagents:

• Properly locate and identify stocks of primers and probes for each assay
• Properly locate and identify stocks of primers and probes for each assay
• Properly locate and identify plasmid stocks for each day
• Properly hydrate stock solutions of primer and probe for each assay
• Properly dilute positive standards from plasmid stock and aliquot for general laboratory use
• Run a test on each new batch of primer probe and standards compare to known standards to validate
• Keep all validation results cataloged for comparison to future
• Log all reagents made in appropriate places (rMDL inventory or log books)
• Log hydration numbers in the appropriate places

Bio-Plex Reagents:

• Properly locate reagents for the individual tests
• Using the appropriate buffers, dNTPs, primer mixes and taq to create the PCR mix for desired test
• Using the correct buffers, ASPE, dNTP, primer mixes and tsp to create the ASPE mix for the desired test
• Use stock primers to create primer mixes for the individual tests (PCR and ASPE)
• Use stock primers to create the Synthetic controls for individual tests
• Combine purchase bead for use in the clinical workflow
• Following procedure make any solutions needed to complete the assay procedures

Solutions:

• Following procedure locate components of solutions in the chemical room and create new mixtures (Digestive Additive, dNTPs, Pyro Washes, 5x loading Dye)
• After creating new reagents make sure they are tested and keep a log of when reagents are made tested and released to the clinical workflow.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned.
• Assures activities are conducted in a safe manner and materials are handled according to safety guidelines.
• Assures customer privacy is maintained at all times.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Assures information is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
• Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems. 
• Productive work habits are consistently displayed.
• Accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities. 

Job Qualifications:  General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required

• 9 month Clinical Laboratory Technician training 

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and perform repetitive motion (manual pipette)
• Proficient visual and audio skills

Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Laboratory setting
• Use of personal protective equipment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Biology, Chemistry or related science field 

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Business Casual Environment

Visit us at http://www.mdlab.com.

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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