Job description
LifeScan Labs of Illinois is located in Skokie, IL and has been a leader in providing reliable laboratory services for Northern Illinois for over 20 years. We are a laboratory specializing in medical diagnostic testing for physicians and long-term care facilities. We offer paid time off and paid holidays, along with medical benefits including health, vision, and dental. We have openings for full-time positions with flexible hours and overtime as needed. Lifescan Labs of Illinois is looking for a Molecular Technologist to provide direct support in our high complexity molecular lab.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for preparing reagents required for testing.
- Identify and correctly assess samples for molecular test offerings.
- Handle body fluid samples in a Biological Safety Cabinet and in accordance with applicable biosafety guidelines.
- Set-up, operate, and troubleshoot automated liquid handling machines.
- Set-up, operate, and troubleshoot instruments for various molecular methods (including, but not limited to, DNA/RNA extractions).
- Set-up, operate, and troubleshoot Real Time PCR reactions.
- Analyze and Result Real Time PCR results in a timely manner in accordance to established procedure.
- Complete all necessary paperwork for the tests performed in accordance with policies.
- Complete other job-related tasks as needed to help maintain molecular lab operations.
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science required (Chemistry, Biology, Biological Science, etc.)
- Minimum of 2 years of PCR and/or Real Time PCR experience, including manual pipetting
- Highly organized and systematic with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to perform and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
- Displays initiative to work both independently and as part of a high-level team to complete time-sensitive tasks
- Ability to learn new skills swiftly and adapt to new processes fluently
- Clinical experience preferred.
Schedule:
- Evening Shift 1: Thursday – Saturday, 5:00pm – 6:30am
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