Clinical Lab Operator I

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in analyzing specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure. •Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable. • Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab • Provide guidance for new team members. • Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace • Completes training and other deadlines on time. • Recognizes, escalates, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and common processing errors according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures • Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor • Communicates with team and other departments on various platforms (including via e-mail) • Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor • Assists teammates in completing daily tasks • Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date) • Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties. • Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S) • Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner • Adheres to Departmental Expectations • This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire. • Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements. • Employee must pass post-offer criminal background check. • Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • BS/BA in a biological science or a related field • 0-2 years of industry-related experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Word processing and data management • Ability to work well in a group