Lab Technician

Lab Technician VRL Holdings LLC San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Qualifications Centrifugation Microscopic analysis Writing skills Bachelor's degree Automated pipetting systems Pipetting Computer skills Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

LABORATORY

TECHNICIAN

The Laboratory Technician will perform a wide variety of assays or tests required to provide accurate and high-quality results for diagnostic testing. He/she will perform medium to high complexity laboratory tests in the areas of Serology/Immunology/Microbiology on various sample types including but not limited to tissues, blood, stool and body fluids using methods like ELISA, western blots, DIA and microbiology techniques. He/she should be comfortable with the analysis and interpretation of this type of testing in a diagnostic laboratory. The incumbent will report to the laboratory manager. He/she will make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. He/she will maintain an understanding of the technological principles and applications of the organization's services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

Responsible for having a broad working knowledge of lab policies and assays. Conducts pre-designed assays using basic laboratory techniques and skills. Independently conducts assigned test procedures within constraints of lab scheduling. Receives samples from courier, addresses discrepancies, and log the necessary information into the laboratory information system. Follows SOPs and relevant compliance regulations regarding safety procedures, documentation, and scientific responsibility. Independently analyzes data and interprets results. Advise supervisor of factors that may affect quality and usefulness of data. Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment. Demonstrate consistently good communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, management, and clients (where applicable). Serve as a mentor to junior staff members and assist in training new lab members in performance of routine lab tasks. Use and maintain scientific equipment, instrumentation, and computer systems. Other duties as assigned.

LAB SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE

Immunology (Serology) Serum dilutions and multichannel pipetting Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay Dot Immuno Assay Western Blot Microbiology (Bacteriology &Parasitology) Inoculation of plates, broth, and agar slants Colony isolation Antibiotic Susceptibility testing Gram stain procedure Use of assorted tests in the identification of bacteria. Reporting of bacteriology results Ova and Parasite Analysis Microscopic evaluation of slides

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in biological sciences, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemistry, microbiology, or a closely related science field (required) Working knowledge of basic laboratory procedures Experience handling biospecimens Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills 1 year of laboratory testing experience with good understanding of the workflow, preferred but not required. Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, other laboratory equipment as applicable and audible alarms. Experience working with serology/immunology and microbiology methods and technologies (preferred). Authorized to work in the US- Required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment. Laboratory environment with potential exposure to chemicals or hazardous materials.