Clinical Lab Associate (Accessioner)

Exagen Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings

4 weeks PTO

Zusammenfassung

Exagen Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Associate (Accessioner I) to receive, accession, aliquot, and data-entry information for laboratory samples.

Responsibilities include handling samples, managing freezer storage, and supporting pre-analytical activities as per SOPs to ensure accurate, timely processing. The role requires a high school diploma with science coursework preferred; experience in biobanking and data entry is valued.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree or college courses in Science preferred.
• Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday (full time) and flexible schedule overtime as needed.
• Must be able to use general office equipment including computer, telephone, copier, etc.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in biobanking and sample management, including freezer storage and retrieval.
• Date entry experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Aufgaben

• Unpack and verify incoming samples and paperwork.
• Perform accessioning and accurate data entry of samples using the Laboratory Information System.
• Manage freezer sample storage.
• Assist with other pre-analytical activities as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and maintain temperature logs.
• Follow all procedures (SOPs) and safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with internal personnel.

Kenntnisse

Data entry

Lab sample handling

Organization

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Science degree preferred

Tools

Beckman Coulter AutoMate 2550

Laboratory Information System

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Exagen is a patient-focused and discovery-driven life sciences company dedicated to transforming the care continuum for patients suffering from debilitating and chronic autoimmune diseases. Our goal is to enable rheumatologists to improve care for patients through the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of complex autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. By leveraging our proprietary Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products, or CB-CAPs, technology, we help get to the real cause of a patient’s symptoms and guide their journey to improved health.

Laboratory Associate (Accessioner I) is responsible for receiving, accessioning, aliquoting and data entry of information for laboratory samples to be tested, per the established guidelines.

Responsibilities

Note: Other duties may be assigned.

• Unpack and verify aspects of incoming samples and paperwork
• Perform accessioning and accurate data entry of samples, utilizing the Laboratory Information System
• Manage freezer sample storage
• Assist with other pre-analytical activities as needed
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and maintain temperature logs
• Follow all procedures (SOPs) required to perform the above-mentioned tasks
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with internal personnel

Pre-analytical activities:

• Washing red blood cells and freezing them (for MTX assays)
• Centrifuging samples and preparing aliquots of the same operating the Beckman Coulter AutoMate 2550
• Reagent Preparation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree or college courses in Science preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday (full time) and requires the ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime hours as needed.
• Must be able to use general office equipment including computer, telephone, copier, etc.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in biobanking and sample management, including freezer storage and retrieval.
• Bachelor’s/associate degree or college courses in Science preferred
• Date entry experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Pay Range: $22/hr - $24/hr

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; a 401(k) retirement savings program; 4 weeks paid time off (PTO); paid company holidays; employer-paid life insurance; optional life insurance; and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.