Clinical Lab Technician - Invitae - Entry level
Core
Support diagnostic testing on patient specimens using molecular assays and platforms for Invitae genetics lab.
Role type
Entry-level clinical lab technician (molecular diagnostics)
Builds
Diagnostic test results for patients and healthcare providers
Domain
Healthcare / Molecular Diagnostics / Genetics
Required skills
Molecular biology techniques, Nucleic acid extraction, Next generation sequencing (NGS), Liquid handlers, Lab automation equipment, Aseptic techniques, Specimen handling, SOPs, QA/QC standards, Microsoft Word/Excel
Preferred skills
1+ years lab experience, 1+ years molecular biology experience, 1+ years clinical diagnostics lab experience, 1+ years liquid handler/automation experience
Technologies
Molecular assays, NGS platforms, Liquid handlers, Lab automation equipment
Responsibilities
Support diagnostic testing on patient specimens using molecular assays, Identify and escalate issues affecting test result quality, Identify, prioritize, and prepare clinical samples, Maintain inventory and organization of specimen samples, Prepare and label tubes and plates according to protocols, Monitor and maintain consumable inventory, Perform laboratory equipment maintenance and decontamination, Adhere to quality control guidelines, Dispense pre-made reagents/controls using fixed volume measuring devices
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised IC