Laboratory Technician I Temporary

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics; Centennial (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clinical diagnostics seeks a Laboratory Technician to manage pre-analytical processes. Responsibilities include specimen handling, equipment maintenance, and compliance with quality management systems. Candidates should have a High School diploma and strong organizational skills, along with 1+ years of experience in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience preferred.
• Specimen management experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a controlled environment and within Quality Systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pre-analytical processes within specimen lifecycle.
• Perform cleaning duties and equipment maintenance.
• Work closely with lab staff to complete daily activities.

Skills

Effective time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician Shall:

• Responsible for pre-analytical processes within the life cycle of the laboratory specimen collection, packaging, shipping, receiving, processing, tracking, test adds/cancellations, create and resolve specimen service requests, specimen archiving, and archive returns to customers.
  • Technician will not perform any work related to patient testing (i.e. specimen dilutions, assay set-up, placing patient specimens on instrumentations, etc.); this work is to be performed solely by licensed CLS employees.
• Perform cleaning duties, equipment maintenance (daily/PM, as needed)
• Perform filing, scanning and archiving of quality and testing records
• Work closely and communicate with other lab staff to complete daily activities efficiently, contribute to team effort
• Interfaces with Eurofins DPT clients to resolve specimen issues
• Recommends changes in services, processes, and policies that enhance pre-analytical efficiencies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Supports Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
• Meets basic expectations of Eurofins DPT’s quality management system, including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, accurate recordkeeping so the company may meet its stated quality policy and objectives

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

** MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

** WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

• 1+ years of experience preferred
• Specimen management experience (preferred, but not mandatory)
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal assistance
• Ability to partner effectively with management and laboratory teams
• Strong written and oral communication skills, inter-personal, and negotiation skills
• Intermediate Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other systems
• Ability to work in a controlled environment and within Quality Systems under regulatory requirements

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT’s Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate MSDS sheet.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $19.00-$20.00 hourly

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.