Molecular Laboratory Technician (PCR)

Brookside Laboratory is seeking a PCR Tech to join our team. In this position, you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Brookside: "Improving Health, Improving Lives" as we combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

This position will focus primarily on managing the technical staff assisting with the COVID-19 PCR testing in the Molecular department of our Clinical Laboratory, where the Technologists perform both automated and manual testing with the overall goal of providing results that will be used for the diagnosis and management of COVID-19. Assays performed in this department include both automated and manual testing, Qualitative and Quantitative PCR, with the overall goal of providing results that can be used for the diagnosis and management of a wide range of infections using real-time PCR detection of nucleic acid.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Responsible for ensuring department is properly staffed
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Research and resolve any production errors as requested by management
• Prepare and Maintain Quality Assurance records and documents
• Responsible for administering and managing policies and procedures
• Perform administrative duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory is required with emphasis on PCR/Molecular Testing

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience is a plus
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position