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in Gaithersburg, MD
Laboratory Technician
Estimated Pay | $41 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Gaithersburg, Maryland |
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Estimated Pay$31.86
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Job Description
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