Clinical Lab Associate I, Pre-Analytical - 3rd Shift

About the role

The Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing plays a crucial role in the Specimen Processing Department at Exact Sciences. They support the company's mission of helping prevent, detect, and guide treatment for cancer by performing various tasks such as accessioning, processing, automation usage, sample racking, lab maintenance, and cleaning. This role also involves supporting departmental goals, complying with quality management systems, and adhering to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of problems and problem resolutions following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Support department goals that align with organizational priorities.
• Work with leadership to identify and progress on individual development goals that align with organizational priorities.
• Complete all mandatory training assignments and annual competencies within established timelines.
• Handle and dispose of all specimens following standard precautions and applicable safety policies.
• Understand and comply with all lab and safety regulations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and activities to maintain and improve team morale.

Requirements

• High School Degree/General Education Diploma.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience using computers to include Internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or field related to the essential duties of the job.
• Experience in a laboratory or similar environment with maintaining sample integrity, following procedures and protocols, and sample collecting/handling.
• Knowledge and understanding of CAP, GLP, GDP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and HIPAA.
• Experience in troubleshooting automation and performing instrument maintenance.
• Leverage experience (Kaizen, Kanban, root cause analysis, countermeasure implementation, etc.).

Skills

• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

Exact Sciences offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, parental leave, retirement savings, wellness support, and health benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. The annual base salary range for this position is $32,000.00 - $53,000.00, and the role is bonus eligible. Exact Sciences is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.