Lab Tech Jr.

Job Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of the Screening Instrument
• Initial review of test results for donor specimens and QC samples
• Testing performed with refractometers and pH meters
• Troubleshoot issues with screening instruments
• Adherence to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
• Adherence to all established guidelines outlined in Alere’s Employee Handbook

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures
• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation
• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies
• Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

Competencies

• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds
• Ability to have full body movement
• Vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms
• Math and reasoning ability to develop and communicate laboratory procedures and reports
• Cope with stress due to production obligations
• Read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FDT guidelines
• Communicate with other employees and supervisors
• Provide input and recommendations on operations

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)