Lab Associate II - Auto Chemistry

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, for example, sample racking, aliquoting and tube preparation.
• 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.
• Aids licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA) in pre-analytic and post-analytic testing activities, other than trainees.
• Prepares pre-analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices.
• Sends documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use.
• Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies.
• Sorts and accesses 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.
• Tally 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).
• Aids 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.

Requirements

• Work Experience: 1 year of histopathology, cytology or other laboratory experience.
• Experience Handling PHI and other patient information using a Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Preferred Work Experience: 2 - 3 years of laboratory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree 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.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), strong typing skills, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with management, co-workers, and clients, and automation skills helpful.
• Physical and Mental Requirements: Normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects within the weight range of 1 to 50 pounds.
• Other: Knowledge of reagent stability and storage, awareness of factors influencing test results, and proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programsAnnual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®healthyMINDS mental health programVacation and Health/Flex Time6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" offFinFit financial coaching and services401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of serviceEmployee stock purchase planLife and disability insurance, plus buy-up optionFlexible Spending AccountsAnnual incentive plansMatching gifts programEducation assistance through MyQuest for EducationCareer advancement opportunitiesand so much more!