Laboratory Inventory Assistant

NeoGenomics Laboratories•Aliso Viejo, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

NeoGenomics is hiring a Laboratory Inventory Specialist I for its laboratory in Aliso Viejo, California. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of Microsoft 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 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 required information in laboratory log books, specimen accession sheets, workflow drafts, and other records to ensure reagent and supply quality assurance.
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 records and files.
Perform filing, mailing, and copying tasks as needed.
Dispose of biohazardous material according to established procedures.
Complete training and competency checklists as needed.
Send and receive cases to and from satellite laboratories.
Report problems concerning cases, tests, equipment, and supplies to the laboratory supervisor or lead technologist.
Assist with the department quality improvement or safety program.
Perform other duties assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Lead Technologist.
Perform simple laboratory tasks, including operating equipment, printing extra labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval, as well as other clerical duties.
Perform housekeeping or maintenance tasks as needed to keep the laboratory and equipment clean and operable.