Reagent Prep Lab Technician II - Invitae

Labcorp • San Francisco, CA

6d • $29 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Reagent Prep Lab Technician II to join its Invitae genetics lab in San Francisco, CA Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Address: 1400 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Job Responsibilities: Prepares reagents and/or materials to support Invitae’s clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory for sample processing Diligently completes documentation such as a batch record for traceability Ensures reagent builds are executed with the necessary degree of quality Performs and documents routine daily preventative maintenance Maintains and adheres to a clean room environment, as well as general upkeep of the laboratory Revises and creates SOPs related to reagent preparation Supports activities such as assay improvements, validations and new assay launches Assists with reviewing reagent QC status for release to production Troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment Assists with investigations and/or issues that may arise with reagent preparation(s) and escalate to leadership when needed Aides in planning reagent builds and ensuring sufficient inventory for sample processing Raises concerns to supply chain for potential reagent, consumable stock outs and plan accordingly to ensure production lab can process samples Supports CAP investigations, root cause analysis and implementation of process improvement, and effectiveness checks Steps in to support the team when a lead is not present/available Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) Trains new members and revises the training program Supports in additional duties as needed for overall operational continuity and continuous improvement efforts At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 4 years or more wet lab experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical laboratory industry OR Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry or similar life science discipline, with 2 years or more wet lab experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical laboratory industry
• 2 years or more experience with pipetting in a laboratory setting
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules
• Able to work independently in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Able to pass a standardized colorblindness test

Nice To Haves

• 1 year or more experience in a GMP and/or CAP/CLIA environment
• 1 year or more experience with cell culturing techniques
• 1 year or more experience producing materials and reagents for a molecular diagnostics or Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) lab

Responsibilities

• Prepares reagents and/or materials to support Invitae’s clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory for sample processing
• Diligently completes documentation such as a batch record for traceability
• Ensures reagent builds are executed with the necessary degree of quality
• Performs and documents routine daily preventative maintenance
• Maintains and adheres to a clean room environment, as well as general upkeep of the laboratory
• Revises and creates SOPs related to reagent preparation
• Supports activities such as assay improvements, validations and new assay launches
• Assists with reviewing reagent QC status for release to production
• Troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Assists with investigations and/or issues that may arise with reagent preparation(s) and escalate to leadership when needed
• Aides in planning reagent builds and ensuring sufficient inventory for sample processing
• Raises concerns to supply chain for potential reagent, consumable stock outs and plan accordingly to ensure production lab can process samples
• Supports CAP investigations, root cause analysis and implementation of process improvement, and effectiveness checks
• Steps in to support the team when a lead is not present/available
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Trains new members and revises the training program
• Supports in additional duties as needed for overall operational continuity and continuous improvement efforts

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees