Lab Technician​/Forensic

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (management still determining shift). If this is a second‑shift position, the employee will receive a shift differential: base pay $17 per hour, differential $18.36 per hour.

Accessioning / Data Entry / Ali quoting (wet chemistry).

This role is responsible for performing a variety of processes in the wet chemistry departments of the laboratory. The primary responsibility is data entry (entering demographic information into our LIMS, ordering testing, and preparing initial qualitative aliquots). The employee may be cross‑trained to other areas in the laboratory.

Hourly wage plus full medical, dental, and vision insurance. Competitive 401(k) (up to 4% match) and PTO (15+ days per year).

• Quantitatively aliquots blood and urine specimens for testing.
• Quantitatively aliquots controls and standards for use during testing.
• Performs liquid‑liquid, solid‑phase, and protein precipitation extractions on specimens.
• Disposes of specimens properly.
• Performs data entry of casework.
• Participates in improvement of analytical methodologies.
• Follows established SOPs, laboratory and chemical safety procedures, and documentation procedures.
• Completes assignments based on priorities and deadlines.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and takes appropriate action.
• Continually looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties or tasks assigned by designated personnel.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Knowledge of basic chemistry principles, concepts, and methodology.
• Ethics – Works with integrity and upholds organizational goals and values.
• Organizational Support – Follows approved policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks accurately and on time, and respects diversity.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in daily tasks, continually looks for ways to improve and promote quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Communication Skills – Reads, analyzes, and interprets professional journals, technical procedures, & governmental regulations. Writes analytical procedures, effectively presents information, and responds to questions from managers.
• Mathematical Skills – Calculates figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume, and applies basic arithmetic and algebra.
• Reasoning Ability – Applies principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Interprets nonverbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, and graphs.
• Computer Skills – Knowledge of LIMS database software and all Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments, and asks for help when needed.

• Contact with biological specimens.
• Laboratory environment.
• Requires protective equipment (PPE).
• Requires extensive safety training.
• Alternative work schedules.

• Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping.
• Occasionally lifting 50 pounds or less.

Minimum Requirements
Prefer at least a 2‑year degree in Life Science.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None required.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.