Specimen Processing Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Specimen processing technician required for a regulated clinical laboratory. The position is to support DNA, RNA, miRNA extraction from clinical and research samples for use in downstream applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Sample extraction on both manual and robotic systems, sample tracking, quality control and quantification of all extracted nucleic acids.
- Bio specimen nucleic acid extraction, QC and quantification, and accessioning into LIMS.
- Perform all extractions and quantifications in accordance with laboratory SOPs under the laboratory CLIA license.
- Run both automated and manual extraction of nucleic acid from blood, plasma, buccal swabs, and FFPE samples.
- Adherence to biohazard, safety and CLIA protocols.
- Prepare and retrieve bio specimens for storage, tracking of bio specimens using a LIMS.
- Perform and maintain lab supply inventory and order as appropriate.
- Perform equipment maintenance in accordance with Laboratory SOPs.
- Record data entry via computer systems, including working with LabVantage 6.

SKILLS:

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelors degree (B.S.) in a scientific discipline required, Masters preferred.
- Two years experience in a hospital based, clinical commercial or research lab, performing biological and clinical specimen processing.
- Clinical experience will be considered.
- Experience with nucleaic acid extraction (DNA and RNA).
- Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while adhering to lab SOPs mandatory.
- Previous experience with RNA quantification and QC preferable.
- Previous knowledge of Universal Precautions.
- Blood Borne Pathogen training.
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- MS word and excel preferable.
- Must possess skills necessary for biological and clinical sample processing and handling.