What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Tech I position at Luminary Life Sciences?
Luminary Life Sciences (NextGen Genetics) is illuminating the path to parenthood for individuals and families by pioneering a comprehensive suite of life science services tailored to meet the specialized needs of patients throughout every step of the reproductive health journey. Our vision is to empower patients and health care professionals by offering innovative, customer-centered solutions that provide support from pre-conception to post-birth.
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager the Lab Technician 1 will be responsible for learning all aspects of PGT-A/PGT-SR testing, including but not limited to, sample receiving, amplification, library preparation, sequencing, and reporting. This position requires high attention to detail and the ability to accurately follow protocols.
Pay Per Hour is $27, Full-Time, Monday- Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Assist with sample receiving and specimen verification
- Perform DNA amplification and NGS testing
- Analyze NGS data for chromosomal abnormalities and accurately compile patient results into report summaries
- Maintain laboratory equipment under the supervision of the laboratory manager
- Complete regular cleaning and stocking of laboratory
- Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements and standards for the laboratory
- Follow quality assurance and quality control programs
- Observe all laboratory safety policies
- Troubleshoot protocol and equipment malfunctions under the direction of laboratory manager
- Handling blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents
- Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology or relevant field required. Lab degree and/or work experience preferred.
- Minimum 1 year experience in laboratory setting
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Computer proficiency required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times
- Excellent multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to make timely, accurate, and legible records
- Ability to follow detailed protocols with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to perform benchwork 75-100% of the time
- Ability to adhere to requirements of HIPAA and other ethical standards with respect to patient-specific information
- Ability to observe the safety practices and protocols common to all laboratory activities and those specific to a genetics laboratory
- Working knowledge of Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated, and to work independently to meet deadlines
- Possession of a high attention to detail, with low technical and clerical error rates
Physical requirements
The physical demands listed below are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. A request for a reasonable accommodation should be made in writing and delivered to the Talent team.
More important than the best skills, however, is the right person. Employees who embrace our mission, vision, and core values are highly successful.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay bonus
- Comprehensive training
- Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve
Salary : $27