Validation Lab Technician - Laboratory

• Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses.
• MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease.
• Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
• MDL is currently expanding and is looking for Full-Time Validation Technician to join our growing laboratory team.
• Real-Time Reagents: Properly locate and identify stocks of primers and probes for each assay Properly locate and identify stocks of primers and probes for each assay Properly locate and identify plasmid stocks for each day Properly hydrate stock solutions of primer and probe for each assay Properly dilute positive standards from plasmid stock and aliquot for general laboratory use Run a test on each new batch of primer probe and standards compare to known standards to validate Keep all validation results cataloged for comparison to future Log all reagents made in appropriate places (rMDL inventory or log books) Log hydration numbers in the appropriate places Bio-Plex Reagents: Properly locate reagents for the individual tests Using the appropriate buffers, dNTPs, primer mixes and taq to create the PCR mix for desired test Using the correct buffers, ASPE, dNTP, primer mixes and tsp to create the ASPE mix for the desired test Use stock primers to create primer mixes for the individual tests (PCR and ASPE) Use stock primers to create the Synthetic controls for individual tests Combine purchase bead for use in the clinical workflow Following procedure make any solutions needed to complete the assay procedures Solutions: Following procedure locate components of solutions in the chemical room and create new mixtures (Digestive Additive, dNTPs, Pyro Washes, 5x loading Dye) After creating new reagents make sure they are tested and keep a log of when reagents are made tested and released to the clinical workflow.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned. Assures activities are conducted in a safe manner and materials are handled according to safety guidelines. Assures customer privacy is maintained at all times. Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities. Assures information is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable. Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems. Productive work habits are consistently displayed. Accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.
• Job
• Qualifications: General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required 9 month
• Clinical
• Laboratory
• Technician training
• Physical
• Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions Ability to sit, stand, walk and perform repetitive motion (manual pipette)
• Proficient visual and audio skills
• Working
• Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions Laboratory setting
• Use of personal protective equipment
• Education and
• Experience:
• Bachelor of
• Biology,
• Chemistry or related science field
• We
• Offer: Competitive Salary Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Life Insurance Dependent Care Flex Spending Account Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD) Identity Theft Protection 401(k) Plan Paid Vacation & Holiday Business Casual Environment Visit us at http://www.mdlab.com. Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.