Analytical Laboratory Technician

TEKBERRY OFFERS A $100 payment FOR REFERRALS!

Title : Analytical Laboratory Technician

Pay Rate Range : $27 / hr. - $40 / hr DOE

Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following 60 days after your start date).

Employment Type : Contract 6 months

Est. End Date : 4 / 20 / 26

Schedule : Day Shift- 8am-5pm

Location : Irving, TX 75063

Job Code : JPC-11564 / MSP # - ZTSJP00007730

The Molecular Team Lead is a leader in the diagnostic lab, blending exceptional technical expertise with leadership and communication skills. This role is essential for mentoring and training junior team members, upholding the highest standards for molecular PCR results, resolving complex issues, overseeing lab operations, and driving efficiency and cost-effective testing. This role works closely with Supervisors, Managers, and medical teams to align lab operations with organizational goals.

The Molecular Team Lead position requires a complete understanding of all ZRL Molecular processes including all safety practices, quality control, and testing procedures from set-up to reporting though the laboratory information system. The Team Lead will lead the molecular team through the daily workflow and must be a highly skilled, effective communicator with strong leadership abilities including the ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks including triaging samples and delegation of work. Additionally, the Team Lead trains colleagues, performs advanced quality control tasks, and manages complex reporting and identification processes.

This role includes validation of new multiplex PCR assays lead by a medical team member. Construction of primer, probes and analysis of the limit of detection with the assistance of a medical team member will be required. The Team Lead will analyze the validation work and ongoing trending of current diagnostic multiplex assays.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for leading the Molecular team in strict adherence to all Laboratory & ZRL safety procedures and protocols.
• Oversee day-to-day lab operations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensure all team members participate fully in the implementation of the laboratory and ZRL Quality Control and Assurance protocols.
• Maintain rigorous quality control standards, reviewing and implementing QC plans to ensure accuracy and reliability in lab results. For Molecular, this involves daily, weekly and monthly charting of control results to identify deviations in assay performance.
• Train and mentor team colleagues in the laboratory standard operating procedures for Molecular Diagnostics and reporting for all Molecular tests.
• Understand and interpret guidelines for PCR analysis and results and assist team members with difficult cases.
• Understand and utilize the laboratory information system (LIS) including for accessioning, requisition maintenance, test ordering and batch reporting.

Perform all reporting of results and manager review in LIS.

Qualifications :

Experience validating PCR assays required.

We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

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