Laboratory Technician

  The laboratory technician is responsible for sample processing and aliquoting. Process samples, including nucleic acid extractions, PBMC/BMMC isolations, plasma separation, specimen aliquoting, and other methods as required. Ensure sample integrity to meet client expectations.  This will be a 9am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday shift and will be performed onsite from our Johnson City, TN facility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Performs extraction and purification of nucleic acids as defined by relevant SOPs. Performs methodologies as specified in technical protocols to isolate and stabilize blood cells (e.g. Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells) according to client specifications. Performs aliquoting procedures on specified samples to produce sample aliquots that are volumetric or normalized as defined by client. Performs blood/body fluid fractionation into components as requested by client. Help document all required maintenance activities on instruments related to Sample Processing. Help maintain adequate supply of reagents, supplies and sample processing kits. Performs Quality analytics on extracted nucleic acids using applied methodologies and platforms (e.g. UV spectrophotometry) to determine sample yield, concentration, and purity. Utilizes appropriate procedures to register and place prepared samples into specimen management database and storage location. Communicate in a timely manner with cross-functional teams and operations staff to ensure client expectations are met. Performs other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.  Education and Experience  At least one of the following: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in life science Associate’s degree in a science or health-related field Certificate in a science or health-related field and 6 months of laboratory experience More than 1 year laboratory experience including sample processing and blood handling required. MLS(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) preferred  Skills and Ability Working knowledge of requirements for sample processing in a clinical laboratory Knowledgeable with universal precautions and human specimens Strong attention to details, strong planning and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and time management skills, communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.  Excellent listening and verbal comprehension skills, including ability to translate client’s needs to team members. Self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as using a collaborative team approach. Ability to adhere to established timelines, processes, and procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database software. Customer service/client relationship management skills.   Supervisory Responsibilities:  ​None​  Physical Demands:   While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:  Sit 75% of the week. Stand 25% of the week. Walk and/or reach with hands and arms 75% of the week. Read text of various sizes. Communicate with others and hear. Lift, pull and/or push up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Exposure to dry ice and cold storage environments and biological samples.  Travel Requirements:  ​Minimal​