Lab Technologist II – Legacy X Lab (Day Shift) (4847)

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lab Technologist II to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will conduct essential laboratory processes that support specimen processing and testing, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met. You will collaborate with management and quality teams, participate in training programs, and troubleshoot any issues affecting test performance. This position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment, where your attention to detail and communication skills will be pivotal in delivering quality results. If you are passionate about advancing health and wellbeing through laboratory science, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6 months of clinical lab experience or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory processes supporting specimen processing and testing.
• Comply with technical, administrative, and safety policies.

Skills

Molecular Biology Techniques

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Computer Proficiency

Education

Doctoral, Bachelor's, or Master's Degree in Medical Technology

Clinical Lab Experience

Tools

Excel

Office Tools

Job description

and the job listing Expires on May 14, 2025

The Lab Technologist II is responsible for conducting laboratory processes that support specimen processing and testing. This position works with department management and quality team members to ensure that laboratory activities are defined, documented, and completed to support inspection readiness and that compliance is maintained through procedures, training, documentation, and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibility

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

• Complying with the laboratory’s technical, administrative, and safety policies and procedures.
• Operating high complexity testing.
• Participating in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan, adhering to quality control and preventive maintenance policies, and appropriately documenting these activities.
• Working as part of a team to produce repeatable quality results.
• Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory space.
• Participating in proficiency testing in the same manner as routine samples.
• Participating in continuing education according to accepted laboratory standards.
• Actively participating in successful and timely completion of training and competency assessment as outlined in the laboratory and departmental training programs.
• Following the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable limits and documenting the problem and any corrective action.
• Troubleshooting and identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or reporting of test results by initiating corrective action and using the defined electronic system to make the required management notification.
• Participates within the departmental team to resolve problems or implement projects.
• Serves as a trainer on technical processes within the group.

Pay: Starting at $23/hr, plus $3/hr on Saturday

Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00am-6:30pm

Qualifications

• Doctoral, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
• 6 months of clinical lab experience or equivalent required.
• California only: CLS trainee license or a CLS or CGMBS license issued by California.
• Familiarity with range of molecular biology techniques (qPCR, DNA extraction, DNA sequencing) and proficiency with molecular biology calculations (dilutions, DNA and protein concentration measurements, enzyme activity measurements).
• Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
• Some schedule flexibility- occasional overtime hours may be required.
• Basic proficiency with computers (Excel, other Office tools) and statistics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive documentation skills and attention to detail skills including the ability to develop and follow written procedures, the ability to organize information, ensures that data is recorded correctly and can be easily understood by others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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.

About Us

Myriad Genetics is a leading genetic testing and precision medicine company dedicated to advancing health and wellbeing for all. Myriad discovers and offers genetic tests that help assess the risk of developing disease or disease progression and guide treatment decisions across medical specialties where genetic insights can significantly improve patient care and lower healthcare costs. For more than 30 years, our scientific expertise has brought actionable genetic insights to millions of people. Today, we continue to innovate across hereditary cancer risk, reproductive health, oncology, urology and mental health. For more information on how Myriad is making a difference, visit www.myriad.com .

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