Lab Associate II

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing.
• Labels, handles, processes or prepares, and transports and stores specimens.
• Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately.
• Demonstrates problem-solving ability on service and production issues.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance.
• Notifies appropriate 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.
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment.
• Submits documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use.
• Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies.
• Orders, unpacks, logs, dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use.
• Sorts and accessioning incoming specimens into appropriate LIS, then delivers to designated testing platform/department.
• Performs data entry or transcribes data from previously recorded results to computer for data reduction and prepares for licensed personnel's review.
• Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
• Assists in the performance of quality control procedures.
• Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.
• Identifies specimen problems and demonstrates ability to appropriately resolve or elevate to licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA).
• Assists a licensed person (e.g.: CLS) with performance of validation verifications and other Research and Development (R&D) activities, as applicable.
• Trains other Lab Associates.
• Supports Training Programs, where applicable.
• Takes initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback.
• Demonstrates leadership through accountability and collaboration in daily activities.
• Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages.
• Maintains the confidentiality of client information.
• Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.

Qualifications

• Required: 1 year of histopathology, cytology or other laboratory experience.
• Required: 1 year of experience handling Protected Health Information (PHI) and other patient information using a Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Preferred: 2 - 3 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Physical and Mental Requirements: Normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds frequently, 11 to 25 pounds occasionally, and 26 to 50 pounds rarely. Must perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods. Have good eye and hand coordination.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science or Chemistry (other life science degree coursework will be evaluated), or High School Diploma or Equivalent with a minimum of 2-3 years of laboratory experience.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours.
• Best-in-class well-being programs.
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program.
• Blueprint for Wellness® 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.

About the Role

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