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

About the role

The Clinical Lab Associate II, Specimen Processing is responsible for performing the day-to-day operations of the Specimen Processing Department. This role supports the mission and vision of Exact Sciences Laboratories and shares the responsibility of ensuring the Specimen Processing department operates effectively.

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.
• 6 months experience in a laboratory, medical or high throughput environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or field related to the essential duties of the job.
• 1.5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or 1 year in Cologuard Clinical Lab.
• 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 with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, adapt to changing workload and circumstances effectively and respond to new information quickly.

Benefits

Exact Sciences offers an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

Pay

$35,000.00 - $57,000.00 annually

Schedule

Tue - Fri, 10p - 730a