Lab Associate

the Client•West Hills, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Associate is a non-exempt position reporting to a Supervisor or Laboratory Manager. Under direct and constant supervision of licensed personnel, assists with responsibilities associated with routine and specialty clinical testing. Provides general support for the laboratory following established policies and procedures.

Requirements

Computer skills: word processing skills using Windows-based software (Word, Excel, etc.).
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Other automation skills helpful.
Typing skills desirable.

Responsibilities

Consistently performs simple to moderately complex assays utilizing established procedures.
Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.
Organizes and prepares clinical specimens for testing; identifies problems and assists in resolving appropriately.
Prepares testing equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
Notifies appropriate technical staff of equipment problems.
Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures, formulas, stock solutions and fixed volume measuring devices.
Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies.
Unpacks, logs, dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use.
Prepares reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices.
Performs phase-in verifications according to established guidelines.
Submits documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use.
Performs data entry or transfers data to computer for data reduction and prepares for clinical laboratory scientist's review.
Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
Verifies assay meets acceptable quality control criteria.
When necessary, notifies appropriate technical staff for troubleshooting.
Logs or charts Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance results for review by licensed clinical laboratory scientist.
May demonstrate initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provide consistent feedback.