Lab Associate

Cynet Systems•West Hills, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Associate will be responsible for consistently performing simple to moderately complex assays utilizing established procedures. This role involves preparing protocols, logs, and other appropriate documents, as well as organizing and preparing clinical specimens for testing. The associate will also be responsible for preparing testing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and notifying technical staff of any equipment problems. Additionally, the role requires maintaining complete and accurate records of reagents or media, managing inventory of consumable items, and preparing reagents and controls. The associate will perform phase-in verifications, data entry, and tally workload data. A key aspect of this role is verifying assay quality control criteria and logging Quality Control and Quality Assurance results. The position also encourages initiative in improving efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in computer skills including word processing using Windows based software such as Word and Excel.
Typing skills are desirable.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college courses in biological sciences or chemistry preferred.
Automation skills are considered helpful.
2+ years of laboratory experience preferred.

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 and submits documentation for approval.
Performs data entry or transfers data to computer for data reduction and prepares for review.
Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
Verifies assay meets acceptable quality control criteria and notifies technical staff for troubleshooting when necessary.
Logs or charts Quality Control and Quality Assurance results for review by licensed personnel.
Demonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity.