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Laboratory Technician I

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for sample and data management for the Carthage Veterinary Service Laboratory. This position will perform technical lab work requiring strong skills including ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and rt-PCR (Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction) as well as working with bacterial and mammalian cell culture. The Laboratory Technician I will process specimens, perform molecular techniques associated with PCR, perform immunoassay (ELISA) and report diagnostic results to the veterinary team. This position will report directly to the Laboratory Director.

 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Prepare, process, analyze and store samples according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Prepares, packages and ships specimens according to SOP and in timely manner as needed
  • Prepare and sterilize necessary media for organism growth according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary laboratory environment utilizing meticulous skills requiring a high level of precision
  • Use/operate bio-safety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, incubators, centrifuges, microscopes, roller racks, spinner plates and shakers, vortexers, cell counters, analyzers, incubators, centrifuges, washers, and other supporting laboratory equipment
  • Perform PCR-based techniques such as extraction of DNA/RNA, prepare Master Mix for PCR reactions, and analysis of run curves
  • Document sample results into spreadsheets and databases as required
  • Perform data entry and analysis and reports
  • Work with hazardous chemicals and biological materials (handling and disposal) using appropriate PPE
  • Perform and document quality control procedures to ensure instrumentation is functioning properly
  • Use established checklists (daily and weekly) for all equipment and perform routine maintenance
  • Monitor and report scientific progress to ensure that appropriate Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures are followed
  • Configure, operate and maintain specialized equipment
  • Works independently and manages multiple testing protocols routinely
  • Effectively manages projects and workload as assigned by management and the veterinary team
  • Complies with company and departmental SOPs and strictly adheres to biosecurity policies and procedures to ensure QA and QC requirements are met
  • Must be flexible with work hours, primary schedule is M-F 8:30am-5:30pm with occasional potential for extended shifts
  • Must be able to work rotating holidays and/or Sundays throughout the year

 

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

  1. Associate’s Degree, OR
  2. 2 year related lab experience, molecular lab experience and/or bacterial and mammalian cell culture experience preferred, OR
  3. An equivalent combination of education and experience

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
  • Strong attention to detail and maintaining organized and accurate records
  • A willingness to learn new techniques and procedures and equipment
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