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Key Responsibilities

The Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Biochemical Genetic Technologist I to perform routine biochemical genetics testing under direct supervision. Responsibilities include:

• Perform routine testing and assays according to validated SOPs.
• Prepare reagents, controls, and calibrators; perform instrument setup.
• Record and document results accurately in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and laboratory records.
• Perform daily quality control (QC) and assist with instrument troubleshooting under guidance.
• Follow laboratory safety, contamination-control, and biohazard protocols.
• Escalate abnormal or unexpected results, deviations, and instrument or workflow issues promptly to senior staff or supervisors.
• Participate in ongoing training, competency assessments, and proficiency testing activities.
• Perform and document routine equipment/instrument maintenance, calibration/function checks, and preventive maintenance per SOP.
• Place equipment out of service and escalate when performance is out of specification.
• Initiate and document corrective actions for QC failures, instrument malfunctions, specimen discrepancies, and other nonconformances.

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Compensation

• Estimated annual pay: $53,589 (per source). Actual pay may vary depending on experience and location. The Confidential Client follows applicable pay transparency and wage laws.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or higher in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution.
• 0–1 year of clinical laboratory experience (entry-level).
• Basic knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, testing workflows, and LIMS.

Preferred

• Prior clinical laboratory experience is a plus.
• ASCP certification or progress toward certification is advantageous.

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Competencies

• Strong attention to laboratory testing accuracy and documentation.
• Analytical problem-solving and instrument troubleshooting skills.
• Time management and the ability to prioritize within fast-paced workflows.
• Effective teamwork and communication with lab staff and supervisors.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to talk or hear and use visual acuity for equipment operation and data analysis.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing 10–50 lbs.
• Work performed in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological materials; adherence to PPE and safety protocols required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (Confidential Client)

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the application process when requested.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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