Clinical Lab Technician - Sequenom - Entry Level Will Train!
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Technician to join our team at Sequenom in San Diego, CA . Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00pm - 7:30am Job Responsibilities Identify, prioritize, and prepare all clinical samples while ensuring viability and sample integrity throughout the test process Prepares and label tubes according to established protocols Prepare clinical samples for testing and identify sample related issues Adhere to quality control guidelines to ensure integrity of laboratory specimens Maintains inventory and organization of specimen samples in the freezer Accession samples and enter data into the laboratory information system Assist coordinating documentation Monitor and maintain consumable inventory including reagents and supplies for each of the laboratory work stations. Performs general laboratory, equipment, and benchtop clean-up Prepare logs or other documents for routine testing or special assignments Provide assistance to licensed CLS personnel who are performing test protocols using established procedures Under the direct supervision of a licensed CLS, dispense pre-made and prequalified reagents/controls using a pre-programmed fixed volume measuring devices Provide laboratory support in the daily maintenance and surface decontamination of general laboratory equipment At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office required
- Ability to maintain production and quality standards determined by the clinical laboratory
- Must be able to work with whole blood or blood by-products and comply with safety policies and procedures outlined in laboratory procedures and safety training provided
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks frequently as required throughout the day
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a clinical laboratory highly preferred
- Experience with molecular biology techniques highly desired
- Knowledge of general laboratory processes and medical terminology required
Responsibilities
- Identify, prioritize, and prepare all clinical samples while ensuring viability and sample integrity throughout the test process
- Prepares and label tubes according to established protocols
- Prepare clinical samples for testing and identify sample related issues
- Adhere to quality control guidelines to ensure integrity of laboratory specimens
- Maintains inventory and organization of specimen samples in the freezer
- Accession samples and enter data into the laboratory information system
- Assist coordinating documentation
- Monitor and maintain consumable inventory including reagents and supplies for each of the laboratory work stations.
- Performs general laboratory, equipment, and benchtop clean-up
- Prepare logs or other documents for routine testing or special assignments
- Provide assistance to licensed CLS personnel who are performing test protocols using established procedures
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed CLS, dispense pre-made and prequalified reagents/controls using a pre-programmed fixed volume measuring devices
- Provide laboratory support in the daily maintenance and surface decontamination of general laboratory equipment
Benefits
- Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
- Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
