Lab Technician

Socket.dev; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Lab Technician to ensure efficient laboratory operations and timely, accurate test results. The role includes accessioning specimens, collecting and preparing samples, operating analyzers, and distributing validated results.

The technician must adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards and may require travel to local counties for on-site testing. The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, inventory management, and ongoing training to

Qualifications

• Accessioning and sample intake experience.
• Ability to collect and prepare specimens.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Verify and distribute test results accurately.
• Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventory.
• Coordinate with teams and train staff.
• Travel to local counties for on-site testing.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens and prepare samples for analysis.
• Operate complex analyzers and monitor instrument performance.
• Distribute and verify results to appropriate personnel.
• Collect specimens following protocol to ensure sample integrity.
• Maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Keep equipment, supplies and inventory in good order.
• Collaborate with team and provide training where needed.

Skills

Accessioning

Sample collection

Specimen preparation

Lab equipment operation

Result validation

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Lab maintenance

Inventory management

Training

Collaboration

On-site testing travel

Job description

Description

The Lab Technician plays a vital role in maintaining efficient laboratory operations and delivering precise test results in a timely manner. This position encompasses a variety of responsibilities that are crucial for the overall functioning of the lab. The technician is responsible for accessioning specimens, which includes preparing samples for analysis and ensuring that they are correctly labeled and handled. Operating complex analyzers is another key aspect of this role, requiring a solid understanding of various instruments and technologies used in testing. In addition to these tasks, the Lab Technician is responsible for the distribution of results to the appropriate personnel. This involves not only ensuring that results are communicated promptly but also verifying their accuracy and reliability. Collecting specimens is another important duty, as it requires adherence to specific protocols to guarantee the integrity of the samples. This role demands an ongoing commitment to compliance with quality and safety standards. The technician must stay informed about the latest regulations and best practices in the field. This ensures that all procedures are carried out in accordance with the applicable guidelines, thereby maintaining the laboratory's reputation and operational integrity.

Overall, the Lab Technician's contributions are essential for providing accurate and timely laboratory results, ultimately playing a critical part in patient care and safety.

Requirements

• Accessioning & sample intake
• Specimen collection & preparation
• Laboratory equipment operation
• Result validation & distribution
• Quality assurance & regulatory compliance
• Lab maintenance
• Inventory management
• Training
• Collaboration
• Traveling to Local Counties to Conduct On-Site Testing