San Antonio, Texas
Molecular Lab Technician Job Opening in San Antonio, Texas - The McConnell Group (TMG) is a health science company that provides a comprehensive selection of professional and technical services and product design to enhance the success of companies in a rapidly changing market. We are a fast growing company and always looking for professional individuals to join our diverse and talented team of employees. Currently we have an opening for a full-time Molecular Laboratory Technician located in San Antonio, TX.
POSITION DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:
Isolate nucleic acids from specimens/samples nonstored and from samples stored in the laboratory repository Test and evaluate results of analyses obtained from genomic sequencing test platforms Perform and document quality control procedures to ensure instrumentation is functioning properly Perform testing and evaluating specimens/samples for amplification of nucleic acids for polymerase chain reaction studies Use/operate biosafety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, pH meters, balances and other supporting laboratory equipment Prepare, process, analyze and store samples using molecularbased methods including but not limited to Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)/Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) extraction and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), instrumentation, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and supporting the Genomic Personalized Healthcare Initiative (genetics, genomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics; "G2P") Log in samples and assign Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) to samples Document sample results in lab notebooks and enter results into spreadsheets and databases as required Follow the specimen processing schedule set by the Government Lab Manager at weekly lab team meetings Prepare reports with tables and graphs showing deidentified testing results and trends; minimum of weekly reporting, maximum of daily reporting based on priority and quantity of specimens collected Provide appropriate technical recommendations regarding best strategies and scientific approaches to achieve program objectives Provide recommended updates to Government as appropriate in support of protocols and onsite equipment Monitor and report scientific progress to ensure that appropriate protocols, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) IAW GLP are followed Ensure procedures are followed to properly optimize and document any new assays used Test and evaluate equipment assessment and research platforms Author final technical reports of test outcomes and evaluations of diagnostic platforms and provide to appropriate personnel IAW as determined at weekly lab meetings with Government Use established checklists (daily and weekly) for all equipment and perform routine maintenance IAW the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) instructions on all Government Owned Property and special test equipment within and assigned to the lab Perform PCRbased techniques such as quantitative RealTime Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) and endpoint PCR Use gel electrophoresis for downstream analysis of endpoint PCR products Prepare wet/dry Master Mix for PCR reactions Perform both manual and automated nucleic acid methods Perform DNA sequencing studies to determine biomarkers and other relevant parameters in support of approved protocols. Provide supplemental support in processing patient biological samples using molecularbased methods, instrumentation, and GLP and techniques to support various types of study protocols Operate NextGeneration Sequencers (NGS) such as the Illumina MiSeq, Roche FLX/GS Junior Sequencers, and the Qiagen PyroMark Q96 Assist in ordering study materials, supplies and equipment as specified in the research protocols
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of laboratory experience in the required laboratory sciences specialty or Master's level with three (3) years of laboratory experience in the required laboratory sciences specialty required Must have experience and technical knowledge to do research in molecular biology to include but not limited to biochemistry and cell biology Experience isolating nucleic acids from specimens/samples nonstored and from samples stored in the laboratory repository; testing and evaluating results of analyses obtained from genomic sequencing test platforms; performing and documenting quality control procedures to ensure instrumentation is functioning properly; testing and evaluating specimens/samples for amplification of nucleic acids for polymerase chain reaction studies; and using/operating biosafety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, pH meters, balances and other supporting laboratory equipment required Computer, data management and processing skills, to include a minimum intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software required
Compensation / Benefits: TMG offers comp. pay and benefits pkg. including health insurance; paid holidays, PTO; EAP; Education Assistance, 401(k) and College Savings Plan.
The McConnell Group is an equal opportunity employer EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet
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