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Location: Lexington, Kentucky
‍Wage: $12-$15 /hr
‍Full TimeHours: 8 Hour Shift. 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday-Friday
‍Remote Work?: No
‍Reports to: Lab Manager

It is preferred that the Lab Technician have experience in general molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, high throughput automation of RNA or DNA, and molecular genetic techniques. All tasks and duties must be completed in accordance and compliance with HIPAA guidelines, State and Federal laws, and current company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
‍Carry out molecular biology experiments following established SOP and/or guidance of laboratory management.
Receive test samples according to SOPs.
Perform DNA/RNA extraction, quantification, and gel QC per SOPs.
Perform PCR, PCR clean up, and DNA sequencing per SOPs.
Report experimental results to project managers in a timely manner.
Follow established quality management policies and GLP and GMP practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Educations Requirements:
‍Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or Biology.
GMP experience a plus.
1+ years of previous industry laboratory experience is preferred.
Industry experience in microbiology strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills.
Be able to closely follow established SOPs.
Experience with genetic lab work preferred.
Experience with Illumina equipment preferred.
Experience with Tecan machines preferred.

Skills:
‍Documentation
Analyzing Information
Chemistry Techniques
FDA Health Regulations
Creating a Safe
Effective Environment
Infection Control
Training Management
Lab Environment
Clinical Lab Testing
Thoroughness

Other qualifications to be considered:
‍Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Team player.
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving with string decision making capability.
Independently motivated.
Highly versatile and resourceful team player, with the ability to also be effective independently.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands.
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Forward looking thinker, actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel. Stand for long periods of time, walk, and regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to communicate by speaking, the employee is required to listen to the needs of co-workers and/or customers and have the ability to write and communicate information to other co-workers. The employee is frequently required to climb on a small ladder, reach with hands and arms, frequent bending, stooping and kneeling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADA Disclaimer:
In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

TruDiagnostic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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