Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Myriad Genetics; California, South San Francisco (MO, CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the clinical laboratory sector is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to support scientists and ensure efficient lab operations. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, quality control, and assisting with laboratory procedures. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant fields.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced changes.

Responsibilities

• Comply with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and prepare reagents.
• Assist with quality control and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science

Tools

Excel

Office tools

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant works with clinical and production laboratory scientists, the inventory and procurement teams, and the reagent manufacturing team to ensure efficient and continued operation of the laboratory. The laboratory assistant is responsible for assisting with general duties such as preventive maintenance, quality control, and stocking inventory under the supervision of the general supervisor and clinical laboratory scientists (CLSs).

Responsibility

Each employee's specific job responsibilities are uniquely defined by their individual training plan and assigned duties, but are generally defined as follows:

1. Complying with the laboratory's technical, administrative and safety policies, and procedures.


2. Participating in the laboratory's quality assurance plan, adhering to quality control and preventive maintenance policies, and appropriately documenting these activities.


3. Working as part of a team to produce repeatable quality results.


4. Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory space.


5. Maintaining laboratory inventory through regular audits, restocking, and ordering supplies.


6. Preparing reagents for use on laboratory equipment.


7. Archiving and retrieving patient samples.


8. Following waste management protocols and assisting with third party waste pickup.


9. Communicating with co-workers to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.

Shift: Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm

Pay: $27/hr, plus $3/hr on Sunday

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.


2. Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.


3. Some schedule flexibility - occasional overtime hours may be required.


4. Basic proficiency with computers (Excel, other Office tools) and statistics.


5. Strong verbal and written communication skills.


6. Extensive documentation skills and attention to detail skills including the ability to follow written procedures, the ability to organize information, ensures that data is recorded correctly and can be easily understood by others.

Physical Requirements

Lifting Requirements - medium work or exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force consistently. Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, observing, reaching, and repetitive motion. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions - exposure to fumes, dust, extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid, noise, vibration, mists or gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and radiant energy hazards. OSHA Category I - duties performed routinely requires exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.

EEO

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.