What you will do:

• Under the supervision of the General Supervisor and CLSs, the DNA Extraction Technician will prepare specimens and reagents for DNA/RNA extraction and process specimens using automated liquid-handling systems in accordance with the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Process multiple specimen types (blood, saliva, buccal swab, plasma, etc) utilizing gDNA, cfDNA, and RNA extraction procedures.
• Safely handle already-processed specimens according to SOPs for storage, retesting, troubleshooting, and discarding.
• Maintain strict standards of quality and safety
• Identify any issues that may adversely affect the quality of test results and reporting these to appropriate representatives to ensure prompt resolution
• Assist in general cleaning and upkeep of laboratory
• Maintain laboratory supplies and inventory
• Review standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide input as assigned
• Assist with quality control and quality assurance activities
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments according to SOPs
• Participate in continuing education
• Other duties as assigned

Who you are:

• 1+ years of hands-on experience in a molecular biology lab preferred
• Basic laboratory skills including sample handling in a BSL-2 environment.
• Clinical laboratory experience and/or automated liquid-handler experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work the full-time schedule, which may include weekend days or off-schedule requests when needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory studies or equivalent science related studies