Lab Assistant /Sample Processor

Millenniumsoft•Franklin Lakes, NJ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a laboratory-based position reporting to the Senior Clinical Laboratory Manager for Integrated Diagnostic Solutions (IDS), Specimen Management Clinical Lab business unit. This position has specific assignments to evaluate, execute and report on the safety and efficacy of new or modified in-vitro diagnostic devices. They will possess technical competence in performing laboratory pre- and post-analytic phases of sample processing (preparing human blood samples/ specimens). Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of all laboratory spaces according to laboratory safety protocols and procedures. Responsible for understanding product design and function and applying quality and regulatory standards. Utilize technical/scientific judgement to resolve technical issues. Works with many different disciplines (manufacturing, marketing, quality, regulatory, etc.), materials, products, and processes in the development and monitoring of acquisition and containment products. Possesses a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Associate degree; MLT, BS degree in Medical Technology, Biology or related field
4-7 years minimum
Proven working experience as a Lab Assistant
Familiarity with laboratory equipment (i.e. centrifugation, scales, timers/stopwatch, etc.)
Computer literacy
Accuracy and close attention to detail
Strong analytical judgment
Good reading, writing, and communication skills
Proficient in use of Outlook and Microsoft Teams
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

MLT-ASCP or MT-ASCP preferred
Current license or relevant certification
clinical laboratory science or in clinical research, product investigations, troubleshooting abnormal laboratory results and product development with clinical trials’ experience desired.

Responsibilities

Tracks collected human blood specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily metrics of lab activities performed
Maintains quality results by following study protocol procedures and testing schedule; recording all pertinent information required during processing procedures. Follow methodologies in carrying routine tasks.
Perform laboratory processing including pre- and post-analytic phases of human blood samples/specimens
Produce accurate and reliable data
Research relevant topics and gather information/data
Adhere to correct procedures, policies and health/safety guidelines
Keep abreast of all industry developments and best practices
Document all activities, record results and insert/retrieve data
Maintain work area and equipment with upkeep of all lab spaces, removal of biohazard waste, cleaning all lab surfaces, and maintaining organization.
Receive, unpack and correctly store all lab deliveries
Maintain records for refrigerator/freezer temperatures
Provide administrative assistance
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with IRB and other regulatory procedures.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhances the clinical lab processing areas by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Interfaces with R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Corporate Statistics, QA and Regulatory to insure the successful and timely completion of projects.
Provides technical support to worldwide functions, Manufacturing, Marketing and other divisions as needed in the areas of training and product evaluation.
Actively supports departmental, divisional and company policies and procedures. Maintains the proprietary and confidentiality interests of the company.