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Molecular Laboratory Technician 

The Part-time Molecular Laboratory Technician is responsible for sample and diagnostic data management for the Carthage Diagnostic Laboratory.  This position will perform technical lab work requiring strong skills including rt-PCR (Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction).  The Molecular Laboratory Technician will process specimens, perform molecular techniques associated with PCR and report diagnostic results to the veterinary team.  This position will report directly to the Laboratory Manager.

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
• Ability to work in a fast paced molecular biology environment utilizing meticulous skills requiring a high level of precision
• Use/operate bio-safety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, washers, vortexers, analyzers and other supporting laboratory equipment
• Perform PCR-based techniques such as extraction of DNA/RNA, prepare wet/dry Master Mix for PCR reactions, and analysis of run curves
• 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
• Configure, operate and maintain specialized equipment
• Works independently and manages multiple testing protocols routinely
• Complies with company and departmental SOPs and strictly adheres to biosecurity policies and procedures to ensure QA and QC requirements are met
• Required to work some office holidays