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Laboratory Technician - Biospecimen Operations
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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Technician, in a clinical laboratory setting, helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$45,348 / year median in Ohio
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary The Laboratory Technician is responsible for sample processing and aliquoting. Process samples, including nucleic acid extractions, PBMC/BMMC isolations, plasma separation, specimen aliquoting, and other methods as required. Ensure sample integrity to meet client expectations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs extraction and purification of nucleic acids as defined by relevant SOPs. Performs methodologies as specified in technical protocols to isolate and stabilize blood cells (e.g. Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells) according to client specifications. Performs aliquoting procedures on specified samples to produce sample aliquots that are volumetric or normalized as defined by client. Performs blood/body fluid fractionation into components as requested by client. Help document all required maintenance activities on instruments related to Sample Processing. Help maintain adequate supply of reagents, supplies and sample processing kits. Performs Quality analytics on extracted nucleic acids using applied methodologies and platforms (e.g. UV spectrophotometry) to determine sample yield, concentration, and purity. Utilizes appropriate procedures to register and place prepared samples into specimen management database and storage location. Communicate in a timely manner with cross-functional teams and operations staff to ensure client expectations are met. Performs other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned. Education and Experience At least one of the following: Bachelor s degree, preferably in life science Associate s degree in a science or health-related field Certificate in a science or health-related field and 6 months of laboratory experience More than 1 year laboratory experience including sample processing and blood handling required. MLS(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) preferred Skills and Ability Working knowledge of requirements for sample processing in a clinical laboratory Knowledgeable with universal precautions and human specimens Strong attention to details, strong planning and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and time management skills, communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills. Excellent listening and verbal comprehension skills, including ability to translate client s needs to team members. Self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as using a collaborative team approach. Ability to adhere to established timelines, processes, and procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database software. Customer service/client relationship management skills.