Laboratory Technologist I — Core and Orthopedic Samples
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Lubbock, TX
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Laboratory Technologist I — Core and Orthopedic Samples role is onsite in Lubbock, TX; compensation is not specified. The role supports MicroGenDX laboratory testing of clinical samples for microbial detection. The technologist processes core and orthopedic study samples, tracks specimen acceptability, and performs molecular and other laboratory testing. Accurate testing, quality documentation, and result reporting support the laboratory's clinical sample workflow and compliance obligations.
What you'll do
- Perform DNA/RNA extraction, including host depletion
- conduct real-time qPCR and rtPCR on clinical samples for bacteria, fungi, and viruses
- perform Biofire GI panels
- maintain instruments and clean laboratories
- complete QA/QC documentation
- report results
- aliquot reagents
- assist with test development and validation studies
- track positivity rates for orthopedic samples.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- laboratory technologist ilubbock txmicrogendxclinical laboratorycore samplesorthopedic samplesmicrobial detectiondna/rna extractionqpcrrtpcrqa/qcresult reporting
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
An associate degree in biological sciences with one year of experience in specialty areas, or a bachelor's or master's degree in biological sciences, is listed. MLT, MLS, or MB licensure and experience with DNA/RNA extraction and qPCR are pluses, not requirements.
About the employer
MicroGenDX is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Medical Laboratories
- Occupation code
- 19-1042.00
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Listing ID: f55a6402-6be6-40cf-9d89-e454deab1b8b