Pre-Analytical Laboratory Technician II

Abbott•Redwood City, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Abbott Cancer Diagnostics (ONCO) works to eradicate cancer and the suffering it causes through innovative tests that help prevent cancer, detect it earlier, and guide treatment. Its work spans cancer screening, precision oncology, clinical laboratory services, and rare disease genetics. The Pre-Analytical Laboratory Technician II prepares samples for analysis and records or verifies patient information. The role focuses on accessioning, sample management, problem resolution, data entry, and specimen storage. The successful candidate is expected to learn new laboratory processes quickly and demonstrate knowledge of good documentation practices (GDP). The position is based in Redwood City, California, and requires the ability to travel between Redwood City locations. The scheduled shift is Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of laboratory experience maintaining sample integrity by following procedures and protocols.
Professional working knowledge of laboratory information management systems.
Advanced computer skills, including email usage.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Ability to maintain a positive, patient, respectful, and courteous attitude toward management and peers.
Ability to troubleshoot and use critical thinking skills.
Ability to use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and type for approximately 85% of a typical workday.
Ability to work seated for approximately 75% and standing for approximately 25% of a typical workday.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical workday.
Ability to grasp with both hands, pinch with thumb and forefinger, turn with hand or arm, and reach above shoulder height.
Ability to concentrate on and analyze data for considerable periods.
Ability to comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
Ability to use laboratory equipment, including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes, for extended periods and perform repetitive actions with laboratory tools.
Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
Ability to travel between Redwood City locations.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned laboratory tasks.
Clean and organize common laboratory areas and ensure housekeeping tasks are completed on time.
Receive, sort, unpack, log, and track incoming samples using specified software.
Complete administrative tasks for incoming samples, including scanning required paperwork and filing physical paperwork according to procedures.
Perform order entry and order processing, including reviewing patient demographics and sample collection information.
Evaluate insurance and verify billing information.
Transcribe relevant medical information from pathology reports and related documents, such as sample IDs, number of malignant cores, and tumor size.
Accession samples by verifying patient demographics, sample IDs, and sample labeling.
Use the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to review and enter sample information and print required work lists.
Perform and record equipment maintenance.
Assist with training when needed.
Follow and assess health and safety procedures; perform risk assessments and understand, train on, and enforce safety regulations.
Comply with ISO 15189 and the Quality Management System (QMS).
Record data in accordance with GDP, follow procedures, and proactively raise quality concerns when necessary.
Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Lead or participate in management- or engineer-planned process improvement activities when needed.
Contribute to team goals while maintaining individual output, anticipate issues, and overcome obstacles to completing assignments.
Participate in continuing education and staff meetings.
Complete assigned tasks under the supervision of a designee.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and work the designated schedule; work nights, weekends, or overtime as needed.
Uphold company mission and values, support QMS policies and procedures, and model an inclusion mindset.