Laboratory Inventory Assistant

NeoGenomics•Aliso Viejo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

NeoGenomics is hiring a Laboratory Inventory Specialist I to work in its Aliso Viejo, California laboratory. This entry-level clinical laboratory position assists the department with basic laboratory procedures and maintains reagent and supply inventory to support production. Employees in this position may not manipulate samples. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role includes ordering, receiving, organizing, and tracking supplies; preparing reagents under the direct supervision of a certified technologist; maintaining laboratory records; and supporting quality assurance and other department activities. Additional duties may include case transfers, simple equipment operation, specimen storage and retrieval, and laboratory housekeeping. NeoGenomics describes its mission as improving patient care through its work and becoming the world's leading cancer reference laboratory. The company highlights career coaches, training opportunities, competitive HMO and PPO options, a 401(k) match, an Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition reimbursement, leadership development, paid time off and holidays, wellness courses, and employee resource groups.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of MS Office programs.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment while maintaining production and quality standards.
Ability to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in a similar capacity.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Basic understanding of laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

Order, sort, and receive inventory from the warehouse.
Maintain department inventory and order supplies as needed.
Organize reagents and supplies within the department.
Perform inventory cycle counts as needed, including monthly or quarterly counts.
Record information in laboratory log books, specimen accession sheets, workflow drafts, and other records to support quality assurance of reagents and supplies.
Prepare reagents for laboratory procedures as directed in the procedure manual and under the direct supervision of a certified technologist.
Participate in assigned quality assurance activities.
Maintain department record files.
Perform filing, mailing, and copying tasks as needed.
Dispose of biohazardous material according to established procedures as needed.
Complete training and competency checklists as needed.
Send and receive cases to and from satellite laboratories, as assigned.
Report problems concerning cases, tests, equipment, or supplies to the laboratory supervisor or lead technologist.
Assist with the department quality improvement or safety program.
Perform simple laboratory tasks, including operating equipment, printing extra labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval, as assigned.
Perform housekeeping or maintenance tasks to keep the laboratory and equipment clean and operable, as assigned.
Perform other duties assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Lead Technologist.