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Digital Prospectors · 5 days ago

Clinical Laboratory Associate

Redwood City, CA

Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$40/hr - $45/hr

Digital Prospectors is a staffing company seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate to support daily operations in the Clinical Laboratory. The role involves assisting the Clinical Laboratory Scientist during patient testing and performing various laboratory tasks while ensuring compliance with established procedures.

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Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Christie Spencer

Responsibilities

Sample collection or receipt, sample preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, assay processing or preparation, and/or transportation and storage of samples

Assist the CLSs in a licensed clinical laboratory in performing sample processing

Assist the CLSs during automated methods of patient testing

Perform routine equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures

Create sample batches, print labels and label tubes and plates

Assist licensed testing personnel in troubleshooting activities

Prepare and store reagents for sample processing and sample archiving

Order and stock laboratory supplies

Print and file of laboratory records

In the case of qualitative and semi-quantitative tests, the unlicensed personnel may add the test reagent to the specimen or vice versa, but the results must be read by the laboratory director or appropriately licensed personnel

Check, monitor and resolve routine cold storage temperature and laboratory temperature and initiate a service request as necessary

Perform general laboratory tasks include cleaning of racks, laboratory equipment and benches

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation

Ensure calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed on time

Ensure laboratory equipment is properly labeled

Write and revise standard operating procedures under supervisor instruction, as needed

Perform other duties as assigned; and

Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director or Safety Officer

Qualification

Biomedical Laboratory ScienceLaboratory experienceReagent stability knowledgeDocumentation practicesPractical reasoningComputing skillsAttention to detailEffective communicationTeamworkDecision makingFeedback integration

Required

Minimum of Associate degree or equivalent required

Ability in giving and receiving constructive feedback, fostering open communication and continuous improvement

Demonstrates strong practical reasoning and sound judgment

Skilled in making informed and effective decisions

Exhibits attention to detail and a strong commitment to precision in all tasks

Strong computing skills

Knowledge of Good documentation practices

Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage, quality control policies, and factors that influence test results

Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers

Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner

Ability to work as part of a team

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred

High complexity and volume laboratory experience preferred

Previous laboratory work experience preferred, with skills including (but not limited to) proper specimen collection or retrieval, patient preparation, labeling, handling, assay assist or assay preparation, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, and/or transportation and storage of specimens