at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC in Augusta, Maine, United States
Job Description
Our client at The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Molecular Laboratory Technician (Wastewater Surveillance) to support critical public health surveillance efforts at the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) in Augusta, Maine.
In this role, you will perform viral pathogen testing on wastewater samples using advanced molecular diagnostic technologies, including the ThermoFisher KingFisher Flex extraction platform and the Qiagen QIAcuity digital PCR system. Your work will directly contribute to public health monitoring and disease detection initiatives across the state. This work is conducted in Biosafety Level 2 and Biosafety Level 3 laboratory environments.
This position must meet the requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) 42 CFR & 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform DNA and RNA extraction from wastewater samples.
- Conduct digital droplet PCR testing and analysis.
- Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including:
- Thermo Fisher KingFisher Flex Extraction Platform
- Qiagen QIAcuity Digital PCR System
- Validate and support wastewater testing protocols.
- Accession and process incoming samples.
- Review and manage laboratory data and metadata.
- Assist with biological and chemical waste management procedures.
- Monitor and maintain laboratory inventory and supplies.
- Follow established scientific protocols and quality assurance standards.
- Maintain compliance with CLIA regulations and laboratory safety requirements.
