At Eurofins Diatherix, a Eurofins company, you will participate in exciting new developments at the cutting-edge of molecular diagnostic science and technology. Our teams of dedicated professionals work together in an entrepreneurial atmosphere, providing a broad range of innovative tools and services to the clinical diagnostics and life science research markets.

The Molecular Technologist I is responsible for specimen labeling, processing, test performance and storage, lab maintenance, supply stocking, logging temperature and lot numbers, aliquoting reagents, and following standard lab procedures, safety guidelines, and HIPAA polices.

Specific Job Functions:

Technical Duties

• Follow standard operating procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and maintain accurate documentation for specimen traceability.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• After initial training, perform assigned Lab Assistant Duties and TEM-PCR lab duties accurately and efficiently, including properly handling equipment. These duties may include: Sample Sorting, Spin, Decap and Batch, Sample Transfer, Template Addition, Elution Plate Prep, PCR Product Addition, SAPE Addition, Array Wash, Array Detection, and other duties as assigned.
• Stock laboratory with supplies in addition to clean and decontaminate laboratory instruments and testing areas.
• Setup and perform testing of samples for troubleshooting, clinical, and stability studies.
• Setup and assist with validation and verification studies of laboratory tests.
• Properly document records of studies performed, assuring traceability.

QC Duties

• Adhere to all processes put into place by the Quality Assurance and Safety Officer.
• Promptly bring forth all QC concerns to a Lead or Technical Supervisor.
• Contribute when needed in processing QC Samples.

All Areas

• Perform all work duties as assigned by shift on weekly work schedules, using any downtime for lab maintenance or other assigned duties.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct the problem or immediately notify the day’s lead technologist.
• Participate in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan.
• Participate in job specific training and annual competency assessment reviews.
• Keep workstations clean according to the cleaning policy.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Observe all safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions to a lab supervisor or manager.
• Perform any additional duties as directed by Clinical Lab management.

Additional Job Considerations

• A day’s schedule can be effected by specimen delivery delays, possibly resulting in later arrival times or later finish times. Flexibility with scheduling, within reason, is required.
• Weekend and holiday work is required.
• Work during adverse weather conditions, as much as safety will allow, is required.
• Lab work requires a majority of time standing or walking and dexterity with hand-eye coordination.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must comply with CLIA or any other medical requirements to work in the laboratory.

• Minimum of an Associates or Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or a Life Science such as Biology or Chemistry
• Laboratory certification preferred
• Must qualify as Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician as defined by CLIA and State regulations
• Must possess proficiency with basic computer programs.
• Be a strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work well on your own with minimal supervision.

Third shift 1am - 12pm

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.