Laboratory Technician I, Molecular

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Collects and organizes samples for testing, performs laboratory procedures, document and communicate findings.

• Collects and organizes samples for Virology, Serology, and Molecular Biology testing
• Utilizes validated laboratory techniques and processes to analyze patient specimens leading to diagnosis
• Operates sensitive scientific equipment during the analytical process
• Documents findings in laboratory information management system
• Recognizes, documents, and provides input to correct substandard quality
• Develops, reviews, and evaluates processes as necessary
• Maintain customer confidentiality
• Clean and sterilize lab section, lab instruments and glassware
• Order, receive, process and store lab section supplies and equipment
• Strict adherence to the Quality Management System
• Participates in university and laboratory committees; additional projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and to coworker personalities
• Alertness, memory for verbal and written directions and details, analytical ability, and ability to logically plan and organize analytical processes
• Ability to interpret and verify test results
• Ability to plan and make decisions often without instruction or supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Pleasant, proactive personality, ability to handle demanding situations, and work with a team
• Laboratory techniques, record keeping, and filing procedures; biology and chemistry helpful.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• One year working experience in an animal diagnostic laboratory
• Experience using a laboratory information database
• BS in Biology with courses in Microbiology and Molecular Biology preferred

Posting Date 10/12/2026 Closing Date 10/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Hourly Rate/Annual Salary $17.59 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications) Staff Grade 106 Work Hours

• Normal working hours.

Physical Demands

• Handling of hazardous materials