Lab Associate I

This non‑licensed position is accountable for assisting with general support for the laboratory, following all applicable policies and procedures.

Pay

Pay range: $19.41 – $24.27 per hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees (30+ hours)
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program
• Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, including sample racking, aliquoting, and tube preparation.
• Labels, handles, processes, transports, and stores specimens; identifies sample problems and assists in resolution.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance; notifies technical staff of equipment problems.
• Assists licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non‑CA) in pre‑analytic and post‑analytic testing activities.
• Prepares pre‑analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed‑volume measuring devices and submits documentation for approval.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media, prepares stock solutions, and manages inventory of consumables.
• Orders, unpacks, logs, dates, stores, and rotates reagents/supplies upon receipt.
• Performs inventory of laboratory items, restocks benches and equipment.
• Sorts and accession incoming specimens into the LIS and delivers to designated testing areas.
• Enters or transcribes data from recorded results for data reduction and prepares for licensed personnel review.
• Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
• Assists in quality control procedures and prepares protocols/logs or other documents.
• Identifies specimen problems and resolves or escalates to licensed personnel or supervisor.
• Answers phones, transfers calls, and takes accurate messages while maintaining client confidentiality.
• Ensures laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
• Complies with health and safety policies, uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Basic knowledge of operating non‑complex equipment for Histopathology or Cytology Lab Associates.
• Preferred: 1–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Physical and mental requirements: Ability to lift 1–10 lb frequently, 11–25 lb occasionally, 26–50 lb seldom; no lifting over 50 lb without assistance; repetitive tasks with dominant hand; ability to sit and/or stand for long periods; good eye‑hand coordination.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage; awareness of factors influencing test results.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); strong typing skills desirable; effective communication and interpersonal skills; other automation skills helpful.
• Education: