Night-Shift Lab Technician: Specimen Testing & QC

Labcorp; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking an entry level Technician to join our team in Calabasas CA. The role involves participating in specimen testing under supervision, recording reagent dates and lot information, and performing pipetting with calibrated devices. You will help maintain equipment and ensure compliance with CLIA/CAP standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science. Preferred candidates have Labcorp experience, plus 1 year of lab work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in specimen testing according to established procedures working under the technical oversight of a Clinical Lab Scientist
• Record dates of receipt, in use, and expiration for all reagents, kits, controls, and standards used for assigned assays. Ensure material used is not expired prior to use
• Perform pipetting using pre-set devices, calibrated and approved automatic devices or fixed volume dispensers
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, document PM appropriately, and immediately contact appropriate personnel for problems requiring complex instrument repairs
• Adhere to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other regulatory bodies
• Document all activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance
• Develop an ever-increasing understanding of laboratory medicine and the clinical significance of laboratory results

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science

Job description

Labcorp is seeking an entry level Technician to join our team in Calabasas CA. The role involves participating in specimen testing under supervision, recording reagent dates and lot information, and performing pipetting with calibrated devices. You will help maintain equipment and ensure compliance with CLIA/CAP standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science. Preferred candidates have Labcorp experience, plus 1 year of lab work.