Clinical Lab Assistant

Veracyte•South San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant's primary responsibility is to perform the lab support functions, helping other laboratory personnel during testing, and/or preparing samples for testing. This may include preparing labware and maintaining equipment, assisting with documentation, sample processing, and keeping the laboratories in a clean and orderly condition. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Clinical Laboratory Assistant functions as a laboratory support team member. The main duties and responsibilities include the following, but not limited to: Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed, certified, or senior- level individual, as mandated by local regulations. Maintain flexibility, and work as a team player Assist in room and equipment maintenance in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures Prepare labware and help with stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents Assist in research and validation activities Archive samples by following the specimen storage and retention policies Create aliquots of reagents as needed using the appropriate lab equipment according to established protocols. Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
High school diploma required
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently
Exercise good judgment
Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Aptitude and interest in laboratory work and orderliness
At least one year experience in a laboratory setting preferred
Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs
Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing)
Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping, and moving about
Exposure to general office and laboratory environment conditions
Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

A two-year college degree preferred
At least one year experience in a laboratory setting preferred

Responsibilities

Perform lab support functions
Help other laboratory personnel during testing
Prepare samples for testing
Prepare labware and maintain equipment
Assist with documentation
Assist with sample processing
Keep laboratories in a clean and orderly condition
Function as a laboratory support team member
Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed, certified, or senior- level individual, as mandated by local regulations
Maintain flexibility, and work as a team player
Assist in room and equipment maintenance in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures
Prepare labware and help with stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents
Assist in research and validation activities
Archive samples by following the specimen storage and retention policies
Create aliquots of reagents as needed using the appropriate lab equipment according to established protocols
Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems
Be compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations
Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service
Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned