Laboratory Technician

About the Role

The Laboratory Technician supports daily laboratory operations within a healthcare setting. This position performs high-complexity molecular testing, processes patient specimens, operates laboratory equipment, completes quality control activities, and maintains accurate laboratory records.

The Laboratory Technician works closely with laboratory and clinical team members to ensure testing is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with established procedures and applicable CLIA and OSHA requirements.

The ideal candidate is precise, organized, and comfortable performing detailed technical work. This role requires strong laboratory skills, careful documentation, sound judgment, and a commitment to producing accurate and reliable patient results.

Why join our team?

Our Mission

We deliver innovative health care, education, and advocacy no matter what.

Our Core Values

• Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions and decisions
• Adaptable: We embrace change and remain flexible and resilient
• Collaborative: We work together, valuing diverse perspectives
• Kind: We treat everyone with compassion and respect
• Non-judgmental: We create a safe and inclusive environment
• Solution-oriented: We each operate as champions who look for effective solutions to challenges
• Strategic - We approach our work with a clear vision and thoughtful planning

What You’ll Do

• Perform high-complexity PCR testing and process patient specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
• Prepare reagents, calibrators, controls, and other materials needed for testing.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain PCR analyzers, automated extraction systems, and other laboratory equipment.
• Complete quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and competency-assessment activities.
• Review quality control results, identify testing concerns, and complete or escalate corrective action when needed.
• Record testing data, patient results, equipment maintenance, and corrective actions accurately in the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Maintain reagent and supply inventory, including lot-number tracking, storage, and dates placed into service.
• Follow established procedures for biosafety, contamination control, specimen handling, documentation, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.