Lab Tech Sr.

Abbott; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and (

MetLife Pet Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Lab Tech Sr. to prepare samples, record patient information, and verify data. The role focuses on accessioning, sample management, data entry, and specimen storage with strict adherence to lab regulations and ISO 15189/QMS.

Training on Epic access will be provided and the position is 100% onsite for a 12‑month duration. The candidate will work with the Laboratory Information System (LIMS), perform administrative duties for incoming samples, and support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills including email usage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work designated schedule and nights/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tasks, as assigned.
• Receive, sort, and unpack incoming samples regularly.
• Unpack, log and track incoming samples using specified software regularly.
• Perform order entry and order processing including reviewing patient demographics and sample collection.
• Evaluate insurance and verify billing information.
• Perform sample accessioning and verify patient demographics, sample ID, and labeling.
• Use Laboratory Information System (LIMS) to review and enter sample information.

Education

Associates Degree in Science, Health Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Lab Tech Sr.

Location: Redwood City, CA

Duration: 12 Months

100% Onsite

Lab Tech Sr. is responsible for preparing samples for analysis, recording, and/or verifying patient’s information. This role is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, sample management, problem resolution, data entry, and specimen storage with high degree of proficiency. A successful candidate will have knowledge of lab procedures and understand the importance of following all lab regulations.

Epic access will be required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform laboratory tasks, as assigned.
• Clean and organize common lab areas and take responsibility for all housekeeping tasks being
• completed on time.
• Receive, sort, and unpack incoming samples regularly.
• Unpack, log and track incoming samples using specified software regularly.
• Perform administrative duties required for incoming samples; including, but not limited to, scan needed paperwork, such as pathology reports and requisitions, and file physical paperwork per required procedures.
• Perform order entry and order processing such as in lieu of; including but not limited to reviewingpatient demographics and sample collection.
• Evaluate insurance and verify billing information.
• Transcribe relevant medical information from pathology reports or other associated documents suchas sample IDs, number or malignant cores, and tumor size.
• Perform sample accessioning; including, but not limited to, verification of patient demographics, sample ID, and sample labeling.
• Utilize Laboratory Information System (LIMS), to review, enter sample information, and print required work lists.
• Perform and record equipment maintenance.
• Follow established health and safety procedures and adhere to risk assessments.
• Comply with ISO 15189 and QMS.
• Record data adhering to GDP, strictly follow procedures and raise quality events, when necessary.
• Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) under guided direction of leadership.
• Participate in process improvement activities planned by management and/or engineers.
• Contribute to overall team goals while still maintaining individual output.
• Foresee issues and overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments.
• Perform all assigned tasks under the supervision of designee.
• Perform timely and accurate data entry and verification of incoming orders and samples according to SOP.
• Assist management in triaging workflow issues.
• Integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Ability to work in a fast pace and changing environment.
• Effective personal communication.
• Flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to consistently display a positive and patient attitude and extend respect and courtesy toward management and peers alike.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Basic computer skills to include email usage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 85% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 75% of a typical workday. Ability to work standing for approximately 25% of a typical workday.
• Ability to lift to 10 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical workday.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.
• May perform repetitious actions using office or lab tools.
• Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Ability and means to travel between Redwood City locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Science, Health Science or related field as outlined in the essential duties.
• Experience in health care, laboratory, pharmaceutical industry, or other regulated work environment.
• Experience with high volume laboratory operations.
• Experience with using laboratory information management systems.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write and update procedures.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• 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)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.