Lab Technician 1

Cap Diagnostics LLC•Irvine, CA

5d•$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, 7:00 am- 3:30 PM

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.
Other duties as assigned
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.