Laboratory Assistant - CLOSING SHIFT

Millennium Health • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing specimens for testing and assisting with cleaning and organizing the laboratory. This role involves pulling and setting up samples for testing, including validations and repeats, as well as cleaning and maintaining the laboratory and equipment. The position also includes organizing and inventorying supplies, discarding urine specimens according to schedule, and cleaning lab floors. A key responsibility is the aliquotting of specimens for testing preparation and accurately distinguishing colors in urine specimens. All documentation must be completed accurately and forwarded for approval. The role requires strict adherence to all safety procedures, policies, precautions, and Quality Assurance standards, and meeting productivity standards. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED minimum requirement.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of laboratory practices.
• Ability to stand for long periods of the day, approximately 4-8 hours.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to ensure HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance policy, procedures, and standards are always adhered to.
• Ability to ensure administrative, physical and technical cyber security controls are always adhered to.
• Sitting (2 %), walking (10 %), standing (88 %), and lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to convert SOP instructions into work-related tasks.
• Ability to perform simple calculations as required in the SOP.
• Ability to use judgment when there is a deviation in the system and effectively communicate any discrepancy to their supervisor.
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure/high stress environment.
• Ability to tolerate a moderate noise level.
• Ability to work an extended schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Pull and setup samples for testing including validations, repeats, repipettes.
• Cleaning and maintenance of the laboratory and all equipment.
• Assist with organization/Inventory of supplies for the laboratory.
• Discard urine specimens per schedule.
• Clean lab floors as necessary, checking for broken glass.
• Responsible for aliquotting specimens for preparation of testing.
• Responsible for accurately distinguishing colors in the urine specimens.
• Document and forward to a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for final approval.
• Follow all safety procedures, policies, precautions, and Quality Assurance.
• Meets productivity standards.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time off and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Behavioral and Health Care Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED