Lab Technician 1

Cap Diagnostics LLC • Irvine, CA

2d • $22

About The Position

Pathnostics is a leading precision diagnostic testing and development company providing solutions for Infectious Disease and Cancer diagnostics that will get patients on the right path. Check out our website to learn more: https://pathnostics.com/ [https://pathnostics.com/].

Available Shift: Tuesday- Saturday, 12:00 pm- 8:30 PM

We offer:

$22/hour
2 weeks PTO + 1 week of sick PTO
Employee and Dependent Health Insurance
Optional FSA/DCA
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Voluntary Pet Care benefit
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (mental health, child & eldercare issues, etc.)
Starting at $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus program
Wellness & Culture Club for company events

Candidates Must Have:

A Bachelor of Science in a scientific field, Biology is a plus
Strong data entry skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to communicate effectively, document, and follow instructions with a high level of accuracy
Ability to adapt to changing procedures, policies, work environment, and responsibilities
Ability to work the indicated shift and training schedules

Other Desired Skills:

0-1 year of experience in laboratory settings
Some exposure to microbiology techniques, preferably in a CLIA/CAP environment

Duties:

Under constant and direct supervision of Clinical Laboratory Scientists:

Daily Operations
1. Assist in proper accessioning and labeling of samples.
2. Responsible for daily sample preparation and processing.
3. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of laboratory space and equipment. Disposing of biohazards/specimens as appropriate.
4. Recording and performing daily, weekly and monthly PMs.
5. Responsible for maintaining all appropriate logs for sample processing.
6. Responsible for basic troubleshooting. · Responsible for sample rejections.
7. Responsible for responding to all email requests and basic questions.
8. Responsible for sending all daily email notifications.
9. Assists with inventory management such as scheduled counts, re-stocking and rotating reagents.
10. Responsible for communicating issues to upper staff.
11. Responsible for carrying out equipment/reagent verifications.
12. Assist other departments as necessary. · Other duties as assigned
QA/QC
1. Responsible for participating in routine PT testing.
2. Responsible for following and carrying out all quality control measures such as, but not limited to QCing, controls passing, filling out appropriate logs, etc.
3. Assists in corrective action investigations.
Personnel
1. Responsible for participating in competencies and annual trainings.
Safety/Compliance
1. Follows all SOPs and controlled document practices.
2. Performs all document control system tasks as assigned.
3. Follows all state, CAP, CLIA guidelines.
4. Follows HIPAA guidelines.
5. Responsible for following all safety and chemical hazards guidelines.
6. Assists with inspection readiness as needed.

The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirement that may be inherent in the position.

Pathnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pathnostics participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in a scientific field, Biology is a plus
• Strong data entry skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively, document, and follow instructions with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to adapt to changing procedures, policies, work environment, and responsibilities
• Ability to work the indicated shift and training schedules

Nice To Haves

• 0-1 year of experience in laboratory settings
• Some exposure to microbiology techniques, preferably in a CLIA/CAP environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in proper accessioning and labeling of samples.
• Responsible for daily sample preparation and processing.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of laboratory space and equipment. Disposing of biohazards/specimens as appropriate.
• Recording and performing daily, weekly and monthly PMs.
• Responsible for maintaining all appropriate logs for sample processing.
• Responsible for basic troubleshooting.
• Responsible for sample rejections.
• Responsible for responding to all email requests and basic questions.
• Responsible for sending all daily email notifications.
• Assists with inventory management such as scheduled counts, re-stocking and rotating reagents.
• Responsible for communicating issues to upper staff.
• Responsible for carrying out equipment/reagent verifications.
• Assist other departments as necessary.
• Responsible for participating in routine PT testing.
• Responsible for following and carrying out all quality control measures such as, but not limited to QCing, controls passing, filling out appropriate logs, etc.
• Assists in corrective action investigations.
• Responsible for participating in competencies and annual trainings.
• Follows all SOPs and controlled document practices.
• Performs all document control system tasks as assigned.
• Follows all state, CAP, CLIA guidelines.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Responsible for following all safety and chemical hazards guidelines.
• Assists with inspection readiness as needed.

Benefits

• $22/hour
• 2 weeks PTO + 1 week of sick PTO
• Employee and Dependent Health Insurance
• Optional FSA/DCA
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Care benefit
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health, child & eldercare issues, etc.)
• Starting at $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus program
• Wellness & Culture Club for company events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees