Clinical Laboratory Assistant

The Position:

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant's primary responsibility is to perform the lab support functions, helping other laboratory personnel during testing, and/or preparing samples for testing. This may include preparing labware and maintaining equipment, assisting with documentation, sample processing, and keeping the laboratories in a clean and orderly condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Clinical Laboratory Assistant functions as a laboratory support team member. The main duties and responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed, certified, or senior- level individual, as mandated by local regulations.


• Maintain flexibility, and work as a team player


• Assist in room and equipment maintenance in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures


• Prepare labware and help with stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents


• Assist in research and validation activities


• Archive samples by following the specimen storage and retention policies


• Create aliquots of reagents as needed using the appropriate lab equipment according to established protocols.


• Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems 


• Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations 


• Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service


• Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned

Who You Are:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required 


• A two-year college degree preferred 


• At least one year experience in a laboratory setting preferred 


• Excellent problem solving skills


• Excellent written and oral communication skills 


• Ability to work independently


• Exercise good judgment


• Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills 


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Aptitude and interest in laboratory work and orderliness 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs


• Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing) 


• Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping, and moving about 


• Exposure to general office and laboratory environment conditions


• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

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Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 5am - 1:30pm PST.

Location: San Diego, CA