Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago

Lansing, United States MPHI Full time
MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today

Title: Laboratory Technician - Next Generation Sequencing

$19.05 - $31.14 / Posted Thru: 5-23-24

Location: State of Michigan Laboratory - Lansing, MI

Purpose:The laboratory technician performs a variety of technical assignments required for laboratory testing within the Sequencing Unit as part of the Genomics Section. This position provides support to a variety of laboratory activities associated with whole genome sequencing of bacterial, fungal, and viral specimens of epidemiologic importance, impacting human health outcomes. This includes nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and instrument and laboratory maintenance. This position will work closely with other laboratory staff to efficiently process workflow and meet turnaround time requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Duty 1 - 30% of time - Extraction of nucleic acid from clinical samples - bacterial, fungal, and viral, including operation of laboratory equipment.
  • Duty 2 - 30% of time - PCR amplification, PCR clean up, library preparation, and nucleic acid quantification, including operation of laboratory equipment.
  • Duty 3 - 20% of time - Perform preventative maintenance for general laboratory and next generation sequencing instruments and processes, disinfect and lab housekeeping as assigned.
  • Duty 4 - 15% of time - Data Entry using Microsoft Office and LIMS software.
  • Duty 5 - 5% of time - Performs quality control and assurance processes, prepares non-conforming event logs, corrective action reports, and accident reports.
  • Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: A minimum of an associate degree in biological or chemical science (e.g., biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, microbiology, molecular biology, etc.). Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience: No specific type or amount of experience is required. A desire to participate in laboratory support functions in a variety of capacities is desired.

Important Skills and Characteristics:
  • Meticulous work habits and good attendance.
  • Focused attention to detail.
  • Ability to stay organized.
  • Good communication skills.
  • The ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Accuracy and efficiency, with personal integrity, dedication, and creativity.
  • Ability to work as a team member is a must.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: An employee working with specimens of human origin is required to employ "universal precautions" in the laboratory; that is, to treat each specimen as if it were capable of disease transmission and to use personal protection devices such as gloves, safety glasses, and lab coats to prevent contamination.

Physical Activities: Standing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, bending, squatting, keyboard entry- daily.

Conditions/Hazards: Dust, odor, fumes, chemicals, biological agents, repetitive motions.

Must have ability to work at a computer and operate normal office equipment. Job involves keyboarding, working in Biological Safety Cabinets, and extracting DNA from pathogens.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This person is a key member of the team. This person operates in a highly independent manner, ensures timely reporting and interpretation of results, and maintains numerous internal and external professional relationships.

REQUIRED COMMUNICATION

Contact Person/Group

Frequency

Purpose

Supervisor

Daily

Reporting

"For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Non-Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act."

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