Reagent Prep Lab Technician II - Invitae

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off / PTO or Flexible Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Reagent Prep Lab Technician II to join Invitae genetics lab in San Francisco, CA. You will prepare reagents and materials for clinical molecular diagnostics, document batch records and ensure reagent quality.

The role requires 2+ years wet lab experience or a Bachelor’s in life sciences, and offers a stable schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to assay development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years wet lab experience in biotech, pharma, or clinical lab.
• Or Bachelor's degree in Biology/Chemistry or life sciences with 2+ years wet lab experience.
• 2+ years experience with pipetting in a lab setting.
• Familiarity with SOPs and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reagents and materials to support Invitae's clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory for sample processing.
• Diligently completes batch records for traceability and quality.
• Ensures reagent builds are performed with required quality and traceability.
• Performs routine daily preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Maintains clean room standards and general lab upkeep.
• Revises and creates SOPs related to reagent preparation.
• Supports assay improvements, validations and new assay launches.
• Reviews reagent QC status for release to production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED with wet lab experience

Bachelor's degree in Biology / Chemistry or life science

Tools

Pipetting skills

MS Office

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the worlds most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Job Details

Labcorp is seeking a Reagent Prep Lab Technician II to join its Invitae genetics lab in San Francisco, CA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Address: 1400 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares reagents and/or materials to support Invitae's clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory for sample processing
• Diligently completes documentation such as a batch record for traceability
• Ensures reagent builds are executed with the necessary degree of quality
• Performs and documents routine daily preventative maintenance
• Maintains and adheres to a clean room environment, as well as general upkeep of the laboratory
• Revises and creates SOPs related to reagent preparation
• Supports activities such as assay improvements, validations and new assay launches
• Assists with reviewing reagent QC status for release to production
• Troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Assists with investigations and/or issues that may arise with reagent preparation(s) and escalates to leadership when needed
• Aides in planning reagent builds and ensuring sufficient inventory for sample processing
• Raises concerns to supply chain for potential reagent, consumable stock outs and plans accordingly to ensure production lab can process samples
• Supports CAP investigations, root cause analysis and implementation of process improvement, and effectiveness checks
• Steps in to support the team when a lead is not present/available
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Trains new members and revises the training program
• Supports in additional duties as needed for overall operational continuity and continuous improvement efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 4 years or more wet lab experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical laboratory industry
• OR Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry or similar life science discipline, with 2 years or more wet lab experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical laboratory industry
• 2 years or more experience with pipetting in a laboratory setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience in a GMP and/or CAP/CLIA environment
• 1 year or more experience with cell culturing techniques
• 1 year or more experience producing materials and reagents for a molecular diagnostics or Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) lab

Additional Job Standards

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules
• Able to work independently in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Able to pass a standardized colorblindness test

*Pay Range: $29.33-$40.87 per hour All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.