Pre-Analytical Laboratory Assistant

Cynet Systems • Seattle, WA

20h

About The Position

The Pre-Analytical Assistant I provides general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. The role involves handling and processing specimens, including sorting, racking, pickup and delivery to the laboratory, storage, centrifugation, and aliquoting. The assistant identifies and addresses specimen or order-information issues, follows compliance and safety requirements, completes documentation, and supports department quality and production standards. The position works in a production environment and requires flexibility to support departmental staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call assignments, and overtime.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimal data entry skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Understand specimen types related to tests ordered and clinical department requirements for specimen type, quantity, handling, and delivery.
• Understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Be flexible, willing to adapt to change, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Be committed to fulfilling internal and external customer requirements during routine responsibilities.
• Be willing to contribute actively to a team-based working environment.
• Be able and willing to support departmental staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
• Perform tasks confidently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a production environment.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills across all staff levels.
• Maintain composure under pressure and exercise good judgment when resolving problems.
• Adhere to core values, safety, compliance, and work-process policies and procedures.
• Work in a biohazard environment in compliance with applicable safety requirements.
• Keep the work area neat and clean in accordance with 5S workplace standards.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, assignment flexibility, adaptability to change, and flexibility regarding work schedules.
• Be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to maneuver large carts and racks with specimens.

Nice To Haves

• Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous experience in a production environment.
• Familiarity with mainframe computers.

Responsibilities

• Learn assigned duties and understand how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions affect technical departments and result quality.
• Identify problems with specimen types or missing information related to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage, and resolve them or forward them for timely resolution.
• Research test-order information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services in accordance with compliance policies.
• Meet quality and production standards within six months of completing training.
• Complete required written documentation legibly, accurately, and within assigned timeframes.
• Arrive on time, follow attendance guidelines, and support departmental performance during coworker absences.
• Learn additional Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions to support progression to the next level.
• Perform manual specimen-processing functions, including sorting, racking, specimen pickup and delivery, storage, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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