Laboratory Support Associate I

Agendia Inc.•Irvine, CA

9d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Support Associate will ensure proper handling of all specimens received and prepare specimens for laboratory testing. This position includes such functions as matching patient information, data entry, and scanning documents. The role reports to the Sr. Manager of Pre-Analytical Laboratory and cooperates with all departments across the organization. It also participates in local department meetings.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Achieves desired level of competency and accuracy for the main department processes (Accessioning, and sample returns) within 6 months
Works productively and efficiently to achieve company and departmental goals
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff
Adheres to Agendia core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures
Accurately follows department SOPs for specimen handling and processing
Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience preferred
Proficient with MS Office programs
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards

Responsibilities

Receives and sorts specimens for testing
Reviews all requisitions for missing information, works closely with Customer Care to obtain missing information in a timely manner and distributes new information to all departments involved
Reports problem holds and provides resolution timely
Accessions all cases received for testing, including data entry of all pertinent information into LIS
Timely and accurately enters data into LIS, label samples and create folders, generate specimen travel documents, and forwards respective sample to personnel/departments
Assembles case paperwork and files, including pre-analytic documentation and labels
Performs entry of add-on testing
Uses company platforms to effectively communicate with internal staff
Remains informed of all procedure changes pertaining to sample processing
Performs quality assurance checks of samples
Attends department meetings and company in-service trainings to enhance knowledge on testing and systems
Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
Follow Department’s procedures including specimen routing and handling.
Maintains or assists in maintaining inventory of the department
Files and archives patient folders
May coordinate remote storage and retrieval for site as needed
May assist with coordinating waste pickups and maintains documentation
Receives incoming supplies; store and inventory
Returns slides and blocks to clients
May assist with scheduling equipment preventative maintenance with vendors
Serves as point of contact for the department; coordinates incoming and outgoing courier shipments and department mail; answers phone and greets visitors as needed
Assists management and technical staff with administrative duties as needed
Performs PDE (Pathology Data Entry) and Pathology Interpretation