Immunoassay Technologist I

Vibrant Wellness; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Vibrant Wellness in California is hiring an Immunoassay Technologist I. In this role, you'll perform routine laboratory testing using immunoassay methodologies and ensure quality control in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science and a keen attention to detail. The hourly pay ranges from $25 to $32, reflecting the expertise and qualifications of the candidate.

Qualifications

• Basic laboratory experience, including accurate pipetting and sample handling.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to document work accurately and maintain organized records.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine immunoassay testing according to approved SOPs.
• Organize daily workload based on testing priority.
• Perform and document quality control according to laboratory procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Ability to multitask

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field

Tools

ELISA plate readers

Automated liquid handlers

Job description

Vibrant America is a leading clinical diagnostics laboratory dedicated to transforming healthcare through advanced testing, innovative technology, and data‑driven insights. The company specializes in functional medicine and multi‑omics testing, offering comprehensive panels that support personalized patient care.

Our Vision

At Vibrant America, our vision is to empower healthcare providers and patients with actionable insights that drive better health outcomes. By integrating cutting‑edge science, automation, and analytics, we aim to redefine preventive and personalized medicine.

About the Role

The Immunoassay Technologist I performs routine laboratory testing on human specimens using immunoassay‑based methodologies, including ELISA, chemiluminescent immunoassays, electrochemiluminescent assays, and multiplex or bead‑based platforms. This role is primarily bench‑focused and supports daily sample processing, instrument operation, quality control, reagent preparation, result review, and documentation in accordance with internal SOPs, CLIA/CAP requirements, and applicable laboratory policies.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, quality‑focused, and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced clinical laboratory environment. This position is expected to follow established procedures, recognize basic assay or instrument issues, and elevate concerns appropriately to senior staff, supervisors, or management.

Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pre‑Analytical Responsibilities

• Verify specimen identity, labeling, sample type, volume, stability, and overall acceptability according to established SOPs.
• Identify and document specimen discrepancies, including insufficient volume, compromised integrity, labeling concerns, or stability issues.
• Prepare and stage specimens for manual or automated immunoassay workflows.
• Organize daily workload based on testing priority, assay schedule, and turnaround time requirements.
• Maintain accurate specimen tracking throughout the testing process using LIS/LIMS, worksheets, logs, or other approved systems.

Analytical Responsibilities

• Perform routine immunoassay testing according to approved SOPs and manufacturer instructions, where applicable.
• Operate immunoassay platforms such as ELISA plate readers and washers, chemiluminescent analyzers, multiplex systems, and related laboratory equipment.
• Use manual and automated liquid handling systems, including single‑channel pipettes, multichannel pipettes, and automated pipetting platforms.
• Prepare reagents, calibrators, controls, wash buffers, diluents, and other assay materials as required.
• Perform calibrations, quality control testing, sample dilutions, repeats, and reflex testing according to established procedures.
• Monitor assay performance and recognize common assay issues, including control failures, poor standard curves, high background, low signal, plate irregularities, or instrument alerts.
• Escalate assay failures, QC concerns, or unusual testing patterns to senior technologists, supervisors, or management.
• Follow corrective action procedures and document all troubleshooting steps accurately.

Quality Control and Result Review

• Perform and document quality control according to laboratory procedures.
• Review QC results for acceptability before releasing or forwarding patient results.
• Apply basic QC principles, including Levey‑Jennings review and Westgard rule awareness, as applicable to the assay.
• Identify out‑of‑control events and notify appropriate personnel before continuing testing or result release.
• Review patient results for accuracy, completeness, plausibility, and consistency with assay requirements.
• Enter, verify, or validate results in the LIS/LIMS according to assigned authorization level.
• Ensure all worksheets, instrument printouts, maintenance logs, reagent logs, and QC records are complete, accurate, and review ready.

Instrumentation and Maintenance

• Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on assigned immunoassay instruments and supporting equipment.
• Document preventive maintenance, function checks, calibrations, cleaning, decontamination, and troubleshooting activities.
• Monitor instrument performance and report equipment issues, error codes, or abnormal trends.
• Assist with vendor service coordination, instrument repairs, and post‑service verification activities under supervision.
• Support basic equipment qualification or verification activities as assigned.

Quality, Compliance, and Safety

• Follow all applicable CLIA, CAP, OSHA, HIPAA, and internal laboratory quality system requirements.
• Adhere to approved SOPs, safety procedures, document control practices, and change control requirements.
• Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, lot‑to‑lot verification, method comparison, and validation support activities as assigned.
• Document deviations, nonconformances, corrective actions, and quality events according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe BSL‑2 laboratory work environment.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow biosafety, chemical hygiene, spill response, and waste disposal procedures.

Operations and Continuous Improvement

• Support daily laboratory operations to meet testing volume and turnaround time expectations.
• Monitor reagent and consumable inventory at the bench level and notify appropriate personnel when supplies are low.
• Assist with reagent receiving, labeling, storage, preparation, and expiration monitoring.
• Maintain an organized work area using good laboratory practices and 5S/LEAN principles.
• Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, QA, accessioning, client services, IT/LIS, and other departments as needed.
• Support workflow improvements, process standardization, and automation optimization.
• Assist with training of new team members when appropriate and within assigned competency.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related life science field.
• Basic laboratory experience, including accurate pipetting, reagent preparation, calculations, and proper sample handling.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures precisely.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document work accurately and maintain organized records.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and adapt to changing laboratory needs.
• Ability to work independently after training while also functioning effectively in a team environment.
• Availability to work a full‑time schedule, including weekends, holidays, overtime, or adjusted shifts as needed.

Preferred

• Prior clinical laboratory experience in immunoassay testing.
• Experience with ELISA, chemiluminescence, electrochemiluminescence, or multiplex/bead‑based immunoassays.
• Familiarity with automated liquid handlers, plate readers, plate washers, or immunoassay analyzers.
• Experience using LIS/LIMS, barcode‑based workflows, and electronic documentation systems.
• Basic understanding of CLIA/CAP requirements, quality control, proficiency testing, and laboratory documentation.
• Experience with reagent lot verification, instrument maintenance, sample dilution, repeat testing, or assay troubleshooting.
• CLS/MLS licensure or certification, where applicable, is preferred but not required unless mandated by state or test complexity requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is performed in a clinical laboratory environment with potential exposure to human specimens, biohazards, chemicals, and laboratory reagents.
• PPE is required and provided according to laboratory safety policies.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and work at the bench for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, including pipetting, sample handling, labeling, scanning, and computer entry.
• Must be able to lift or move up to approximately 25 pounds occasionally.
• Requires visual acuity to read labels, worksheets, instrument screens, and small‑volume markings.
• Requires fine motor skills for pipetting, plate handling, reagent preparation, and instrument loading.

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is $25/hr- $32/hr, in accordance with California’s pay transparency laws. Final compensation will be determined based on the experience, skill and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vibrant America, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, medical condition, reproductive health decisionmaking, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected off‑duty activity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

Vibrant America, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and will work to ensure equal access to employment opportunities.