Laboratory Associate I

Exagen Inc.; Vista (CA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401(k) plan

PTO 4 weeks

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Résumé du poste

Exagen Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Associate (Accessioner I) in Vista, CA. The role focuses on receiving, accessioning, aliquoting, and data entry for laboratory samples following established guidelines.

The position requires a high school diploma with science coursework preferred; biobanking experience and LIS data entry are highly valued. The candidate must be able to work Tue–Sat with potential overtime and be comfortable operating lab equipment in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s or Associate degree in science preferred.
• Experience in biobanking and sample management, including freezer storage.
• Data entry experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday (full time) with a flexible schedule and possible overtime.

Responsabilités

• Receive and accession samples and paperwork, ensuring proper handling.
• Accession and data entry into the Laboratory Information System accurately.
• Manage freezer storage and organize sample inventories.
• Assist with pre-analytical activities and routine equipment maintenance.
• Follow SOPs and safety policies; communicate with internal staff.

Connaissances

Data entry

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Science coursework

Outils

Laboratory Information System

Beckman Coulter AutoMate 2550

Description du poste

Overview

Exagen is a patient-focused and discovery-driven life sciences company dedicated to transforming the care continuum for patients suffering from debilitating and chronic autoimmune diseases. Our goal is to enable rheumatologists to improve care for patients through the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of complex autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. By leveraging our proprietary Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products, or CB-CAPs, technology, we help get to the real cause of a patient’s symptoms and guide their journey to improved health.

The Laboratory Associate (Accessioner I) is responsible for receiving, accessioning, aliquoting and data entry of information for laboratory samples to be tested, per the established guidelines.

Responsibilities

Note: Other duties may be assigned.

• Unpack and verify aspects of incoming samples and paperwork
• Perform accessioning and accurate data entry of samples, utilizing the Laboratory Information System
• Manage freezer sample storage
• Assist with other pre-analytical activities as needed
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and maintain temperature logs
• Follow all procedures (SOPs) required to perform the above-mentioned tasks
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with internal personnel

Pre-analytical activities:

• Washing red blood cells and freezing them (for MTX assays)
• Centrifuging samples and preparing aliquots of the same operating the Beckman Coulter AutoMate 2550
• Reagent Preparation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree or college courses in Science preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday (full time) and requires the ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime hours as needed.
• Must be able to use general office equipment including computer, telephone, copier, etc.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in biobanking and sample management, including freezer storage and retrieval.
• Bachelor’s/associate degree or college courses in Science preferred
• Date entry experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Pay Range: $22/hr - $24/hr

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; a 401(k) retirement savings program; 4 weeks paid time off (PTO); paid company holidays; employer-paid life insurance; optional life insurance; and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.