Aliquoter

Precision Diagnostics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Precision Diagnostics in San Diego, CA is seeking an Aliquoter to gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory. This entry-level position plays a critical role in the testing process by extracting precise amounts from specimens and maintaining strict safety and SOP adherence.

The Aliquoter will prepare aliquots of oral fluid and urine, follow PPE requirements, and assist with inventory, troubleshooting, and paperwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; college coursework in a natural science is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced lab.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aliquots of oral fluid and urine specimens prior to testing.
• Identify and categorize special handling specimens.
• Set up workstation to minimize contamination and follow PPE requirements.
• Dispose of bio-hazardous material properly and follow SOPs.
• Assist with specimen inventory, troubleshooting, and decontamination.
• Scan and organize paperwork and support other duties as delegated.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Dependability

Punctuality

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree or in-progress coursework in natural science

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Excel

Job description

ABOUT PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS:Precision Diagnostics, based in San Diego, California is a fast-growing clinical laboratory that specializes in providing drug testing, primarily for the purpose of helping physicians monitor their patients undergoing treatment for pain or substance abuse. Precision’s objective is to improve patient adherence/compliance with their prescription regimen and protect medical practices from liability.THE ROLE:The Aliquoter is an entry level position in our laboratory and provides the individual with firsthand experience working in a state-of-the art laboratory. The Aliquoter plays an important role in our testing process, ensuring to extract the precise amount needed from each sample. This role comes with tremendous opportunity for growth.OUTCOMES:Preparing aliquots of oral fluid and urine specimens prior to testing.Identify and categorize special handling specimens.Proper set up of workstation to minimize contamination.Follow all PPE requirements and safety regulations.Proper disposal of bio-hazardous material.Additional laboratory tasks including specimen inventory, trouble shooting, and workstation decontamination.Identify specimen discrepancies.Follow company policies and Standard Operating Procedures.Scanning and organizing paperwork.Assisting with other duties as delegated.WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:Strong attention to detail and aptitude for accuracyAble to work in a fast-paced environmentAble to prioritize and multitaskAble to work well with others and independentlyFlexibility in scheduling is highly desiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDependability and punctualityHigh School diploma or equivalent from US institution or if from foreign institution must be evaluated by a NACES organization memberCollege degree or in-progress coursework in an applicable natural science preferred.An equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.To be successful, you agree that technology is a key part of every business process and you will make new technology adoption part of your routineBecome fluent in Microsoft 365 (formerly Office635) applications assigned to your role. Common applications include: Teams, Word, Excel, Tasks and PlannerComplete training in a timely manner that is assigned to you. Training is primarily conducted via Microsoft Learn modules and is assigned based on:Position/Job Role – Most positions require a core set of Microsoft 365 working knowledgeProject Role – As member of a project team, you may be required to complete training before you can engage with the project team or commence project workAd-Hoc – Based on review of your performance via support requests, training modules will be assigned to increase skillsADDITIONAL JOB CONSIDERATIONS:Part-time Tuesday-Saturday. Up to 29 hours per week with scheduling based on specimen volume.Salary is $18.00 per hourThis role operates in laboratory environment.This role routinely uses laboratory equipment and requires the use of PPE.Must be able to meet physical demands of the position, including:Stand for long periods of time. Estimate 90% of time is spent standing and 10% spent sitting.Have frequent need to perform the following physical activities: bend/stoop/squat and reach above shoulders.Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities.No travel is expected for this position.This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.