Laboratory Technician

OVERVIEW:

The Laboratory Technician will perform a wide variety of assays or tests required to give quality accurate results for diagnostic testing. He/she will make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.

He/she will maintain an understand technological principles and applications of the organization's services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS:

•         Responsible for having a broad working knowledge of lab policies and assays.

•          Conducts pre-designed assays using basic laboratory techniques and skills.

•         Independently conducts assigned test procedures within constraints of lab scheduling.

•          Receives samples from courier, addresses discrepancies, & logs the necessary information into the testing system.

•          Follow SOPs and relevant compliance regulations regarding safety procedures, documentation, and scientific responsibility.

•          Independently analyzes data and interprets results.

•          Advise supervisor of factors that may affect quality and usefulness of data.

•         Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment.

•         Demonstrate consistently good communication and interpersonal skills with employees, management, and clients (where applicable)

•          Assist in training new staff members in performance of routine lab tasks.

•         Serve as a mentor to junior staff members.

•         Use and maintain scientific equipment, instrumentation, and computer systems.

•          Other duties as assigned.

LAB SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE:

Molecular (PCR):

•        DNA/RNA extraction of cells, blood, tissue, and/or feces using various extraction kits.
•        PCR amplification
•        Gel electrophoresis
•        Real time qPCR
•        New assay development

Immunology (Serology)

•       Serum dilutions and multichannel pipetting
•       Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
•       Western Blot
•       Immunofluorescent Assay

Reagents/Production

•      Serum dilutions and multichannel pipetting
•      Western Blot Development & Performance
•      Immunofluorescent Assay Development & Performance
•      Cell Tissue Culture
•      Antibody Titration
•      Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay Development & Performance.
•      Antigen Production

Bacteriology (Microbiology)

•      Inoculation of plates, broth, and agar slants
•      Colony isolation
•      Gram stain procedure
•      Use of assorted tests in the identification of bacteria.
•      Reporting of bacteriology results

Clinical Pathology

•      Functional knowledge of the chemistry analyzer
•      Functional knowledge of the CBC analyzer