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Job ID 73651
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study
Employer Kresge Hearing Institute
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Temporary Sample Processing Technician – Otolaryngology CLIA Laboratory

The Otolaryngology CLIA Laboratory is hiring a temporary Sample Processing Technician to support clinical assay development for liquid biopsy applications. This role will focus on the isolation of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) from urine and plasma, with an emphasis on optimizing urine-based protocols for clinical implementation.

This is a temporary position intended to support short-term project milestones, with potential for extension based on performance and project needs.

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing ctDNA isolation from urine and plasma samples
  • Investigating analytes that interfere with urine ctDNA analysis
  • Assisting in the analytical validation and lock-down of urine ctDNA isolation protocols
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with CLIA laboratory standards
Educational Value

Research sample processing, focusing on optimizing urine-based protocols for clinical implementation.

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacology or a related biomedical field
  • Hands-on experience with ctDNA isolation techniques

Strong attention to detail and adherence to laboratory best practices

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 2.0 to 29.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date At completion of project.
Primary Contact Nicole Lynn Rolland
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Supervisor Chad Brenner
Work Location Michigan Medicaine Rogel Cancer Center - CLIA Lab 6420
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