Laboratory Assistant I (Temp) - FISH, Part-time Tues-Sat

NeoGenomics; Carlsbad, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

NeoGenomics in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant in the FISH department to support technologists and learn in a dynamic clinical lab.

You will perform basic tasks, maintain logs, prepare reagents, and ensure safety in a biohazard environment while developing essential laboratory skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; science courses preferred.
• Experience in a similar capacity and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, biohazard environment and lift up to 50 pounds.
• No certification required.

Responsibilities

• Record information in laboratory logs and worksheets to ensure QA of specimens.
• Perform basic tasks: operate equipment, print labels, record data, and handle storage/retrieval of specimens.
• Prepare reagents under supervision of a technologist.
• Maintain cleanliness and operability of lab and equipment.
• Maintain department inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.
• Assist with other clerical duties and required documentation.
• Support quality improvement or safety programs in the department.

Skills

Laboratory basics

MS Office

Communication skills

Organization

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Biohazard safety

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

NeoGenomics is looking for a Laboratory Assistant for our FISH department in Carlsbad, CA who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

This is a temporary-status opportunity working a part-time schedule of Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm (schedule subject to change based on business needs). Temp-status workers carry out their duties via a third-party agency and are not official employees of NeoGenomics.

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Assistant will assist the department technologist in performing various basic laboratory procedures using laboratory equipment to facilitate production. This in an entry level position in the clinical laboratory job family and employees in this position may not manipulate samples.

Core Responsibilities:

• Records the required information in laboratory log books, specimen accession sheets, workflow drafts, etc., to ensure quality assurance of specimens
• Performs simple laboratory tasks of operating equipment, printing extra labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval and other clerical duties as assigned
• Prepares reagents for laboratory procedures as directed in the procedure manual and under the direct supervision of a certified technologist
• Performs various housekeeping and/or maintenance tasks to keep laboratory and equipment in clean and operable condition
• Maintains department inventory and orders supplies as needed
• Resolves pending lists and finds missing samples
• Performs various filing, mailing, and copying tasks as needed
• Disposes of biohazardous material according to established procedures
• Completes training and competency checklists as needed
• Sends and receives cases to and from satellite laboratories
• Loads, runs and unloads some automated testing procedures
• Assists with the department quality improvement or safety program
• Reports problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment and supplies to laboratory supervisor or lead technologist to ensure timely resolution

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; emphasis on science courses preferred
• Previous experience in a similar capacity and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques preferred
• General knowledge on using MS Office programs
• Effective communication skills and strong organization skills
• Detailed oriented and willingness to work independently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• No certification required