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

About the role

The Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing plays a crucial role in supporting the Specimen Processing Department at Exact Sciences. This position is part of the team that helps prevent, detect, and guide treatment for cancer through providing patients and clinicians with the clarity needed to make confident decisions.

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.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and activities to maintain and improve team morale.
• Exemplify the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Quality, and Innovation at all times.
• Self-motivation with a results-driven approach.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in written and verbal communications.
• Act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

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 with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational and prioritization 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 a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. The company also provides an inclusive culture and equal employment opportunity.

Pay

$32,000.00 - $53,000.00 annually

Schedule

Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 PM - 7:30 AM