Medical Lab Technician - Emergency & Critical Care-Nephrology/Extracorporeal Therapies and Radiation Oncology

• Respiratory diseases
• Fluid therapy optimization
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  Inflammatory conditions, such as sepsis
  

• Communicate with pet owners regarding clinical trials and schedule appointments.
• Collect and process clinical specimens (e.g., blood, urine) for research.
• Maintain proper documentation and storage of diagnostic samples.
• Assist with patient monitoring device application for enrolled patients.
• Ensure accurate entry of test orders and results into the laboratory information system.

• Coordinate lab equipment and supply orders for clinical trials and ex-vivo studies.
• Perform and maintain cell culture, including routine maintenance, media preparation, and contamination control.
• Conduct RNA and protein extraction, reagent preparation, and PCR component setup.
• Assist with diagnostic and research testing as assigned.
• Train and delegate tasks to student workers.
• Maintain and service RNA/protein extraction machines and thermocyclers.
• Monitor assay quality and ensure proper documentation of equipment maintenance.

• Search medical records and compile data for case-series studies.
• Address discrepancies in data and investigate unusual test results.
• Report findings to lead team members for further analysis.
• Assist with advanced molecular biology techniques, including:
  
  
  • Quantitative PCR
    
  • Next-Generation Sequencing
  • Probe-based real-time PCR
    
  • 
    ELISA, immunofluorescent staining, and Western Blot
  
  
  
  

• Develop streamlined methods for RNA/protein extraction, testing, and documentation.
• Validate new testing methods and perform preliminary analysis beyond diagnostic samples.
• Identify and resolve sample processing issues, including preparing samples for specialized molecular diagnostic tests.
• Assist with creating, modifying, and documenting new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for workflow and diagnostic processes.

• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Regulations.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Exceptional communication skills and professional behavior including ability to communicate with others in laboratory and veterinary setting.
• Must have ability to follow bio-safety rules.

• Experience or familiar with the following computer and software: Google Drives, Microsoft Office; Microsoft Excel; PRISM or other statistical analysis program (R, SAS), EzyVet, or other medical/laboratory information systems.
• Experience with the following laboratory techniques and equipment: cell culture, RNA/protein extraction, PCR, ELISA, Western Blot, immunofluorescent imaging; high-speed or ultracentrifugation.
• Experience with Next Generation Sequencing and/or nucleotide sequence analysis software.
• Experience interacting with veterinarians and scientists utilizing diagnostic services.