Laboratory Technician

Lab Technician - Assay Development (Contract)

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Laboratory Technician to support molecular assay development activities in a fast-paced research and development environment. This bench-focused contract role is responsible for executing routine and development-stage laboratory workflows, including reagent and sample preparation, plate-based assays, surface-hybridization workflows, fluorescence-based detection, and operation of laboratory instrumentation.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable performing repetitive and high-throughput laboratory work, and capable of executing protocols accurately and consistently. This individual will collaborate closely with scientists to support assay development experiments and daily laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory activities including manual pipetting, reagent and master mix preparation, sample preparation, dilution series, and transfer of materials into plates, tubes, and other assay vessels.
• Execute established experimental protocols and assist with optimization of molecular assay workflows under the guidance of assay development scientists.
• Support surface-hybridization and fluorescence-based assay workflows.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation, including plate readers, fluorescence microscopy systems, and related equipment, to generate experimental data.
• Support PCR/qPCR workflows and nucleic acid extraction activities as needed.
• Prepare samples, reagents, controls, standards, and assay components for experimental studies.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results in laboratory documentation systems.
• Perform basic data review and quality checks, escalating unusual results, assay failures, or process issues when identified.
• Maintain inventory of reagents, consumables, and assay materials, and assist with ordering as needed.
• Support additional laboratory and assay development activities as project requirements evolve.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on laboratory skills, including manual pipetting, reagent preparation, and plate-based assay execution.
• Ability to follow SOPs and laboratory protocols accurately and consistently.
• Familiarity with molecular assays and fluorescence-based detection techniques.
• Experience operating laboratory instrumentation and automated or semi-automated equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, documentation practices, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PCR/qPCR workflows.
• Experience performing nucleic acid extraction.
• Familiarity with fluorescence detection technologies.
• Experience supporting surface-hybridization assays.
• Previous experience in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, or related laboratory environments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• 1-4 years of hands-on laboratory experience, preferably within biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, or a related field.

Employment Type

Contract | Onsite Laboratory Role