Position Summary:
The Laboratory Assistant (LA) is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with great communication skills. Along with the duties described below, this individual performs sample receiving and accessioning, performs routine preventive equipment and instrument maintenance, and assists in the performance of high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens under the direct supervision of a CLS. The LA must demonstrate a high level of individual responsibility and accountability and possess the ability to perform to the requirements listed below. The LA must be comfortable in a rapidly evolving biotech start-up environment.
Shift:
Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Primary Responsibilities:
- Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, perform selected specimen preparation and similar tasks as determined by laboratory management.
- Receive, unbox and accession inbound biological samples per relevant SOPs; collaborate with the customer support team to obtain information necessary to complete the accessioning process.
- Receive, catalog, and label incoming shipments of materials and reagents in accordance with established procedures and handling requirements; communicate receipt of critical materials or reagents to appropriate laboratory personnel in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintain in-lab stocking levels to support day-to-day laboratory operations, including processing newly received materials upon arrival and maintaining appropriate storage conditions.
- Perform and document routine equipment and laboratory maintenance, including cleaning activities, per established schedules; communicate observed issues to supervisory or laboratory leadership personnel.
- Support regulatory compliance through adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and accurately document work performed.
- Update laboratory SOPs as directed.
- Identify and escalate process improvement opportunities as appropriate.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory or laboratory leadership personnel.
Travel:
No travel required
Physical Requirements:
- Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs
- Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation
- Repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary
- Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent, as determined by HCFA under CLIA. 0-2 years of clinical and industry experience.
- BA/BS in In a biological science or similar field of study, preferred. No experience required.
Personal Qualifications:
- Demonstrates personal accountability for assigned work, consistently delivering results with quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Recognizes, communicates, and escalates issues, risks, or deviations in a timely and transparent manner.
- Adapts effectively to changing priorities and operational demands in a dynamic laboratory environment.
- Demonstrates curiosity and learning agility, remaining open to feedback, coaching, and continuous skill development.
- Maintains a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented approach to daily operations.
