Medical Laboratory Technician

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  Medical, Dental, and Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
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  Tuition and Academic Assistance
  
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  And so much more!
  
  
  

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  Diagnostic Operations: Perform routine and specialized molecular testing for vector-borne diseases, including probe-based, multiplex, and droplet digital PCR, as well as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and DNA sequence analysis.
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  Workflow Optimization: Develop, validate, and document streamlined high-throughput DNA extraction and PCR methods; create and modify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for evolving laboratory workflows.
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  Quality Assurance & Data Integrity: Monitor assay quality, investigate unusual test results, and perform cross-functional quality checks by correlating molecular data with clinical history and geographic location.
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  Laboratory & Equipment Management: Oversee the maintenance and calibration of DNA extraction robots and thermocyclers; manage reagent preparation, specimen storage, and the entry of orders and results into the laboratory information system.
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  Leadership & Research: Supervise and train student workers and work-study assistants; contribute to original research projects with the opportunity for co-authorship on scientific manuscripts.

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  Collaborative Multi-tasking: Proven ability to manage high-volume diagnostic workloads while working cooperatively within a fast-paced team environment.
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  Professional Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical data clearly to laboratory colleagues, scientists, and veterinary professionals.
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  Safety & Compliance: Strict adherence to biosafety protocols and institutional safety regulations to maintain a secure and compliant laboratory setting.

• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Regulations.

• Experience with DNA extraction and PCR methodologies, including probe-based, multiplex, and quantitative PCR (qPCR).
• Hands-on expertise operating and maintaining high-throughput automated instruments such as the QIASymphony, KingFisher, and Tecan liquid handling systems.
• Proficiency in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and the use of specialized nucleotide sequence analysis software.
• Skilled in Orchard/UVIS (or similar Laboratory Information Systems), Google Drive, and Microsoft Office, with a focus on advanced data organization in Excel.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and interface professionally with veterinarians and scientists regarding diagnostic results and services.