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Octave · 1 day ago

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Menlo Park, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Octave Bioscience is developing innovative measurement tools to improve care management decisions for neurodegenerative diseases. The Clinical Laboratory Assistant will support Clinical Laboratory Scientists and Lab Management in daily operations, including sample processing, data entry, and maintaining laboratory compliance.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalPrecision Medicine

Culture & Values

Hiring Manager

Amy Klahr

Responsibilities

Receiving and accessioning samples

Data entry and quality check of patient and sample information in the laboratory information management system (LIMS)

Prepare and aliquot samples for testing

Archiving and retrieving samples

Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties

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

Post-accessioning quality checks of data entry and received documents

Performing a variety of laboratory and administrative tasks to support the clinical laboratory staff in the CAP Accredited Octave Bioscience laboratory

Performing laboratory duties under direct and constant supervision of a licensed CLS or the General Supervisor and/or designee, who provides specific instruction regarding how tasks are to be completed and defines the steps to be performed

Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks and setting up consumables in preparation for laboratory testing

Create sample batches, print labels and label tubes and plates

Participate in materials management activities including inventory tracking, ordering, receiving, unpacking, documentation and labeling of consumables and reagents, and stocking work areas

Following established protocols and identifying issues that may affect assigned duties, correcting problems or escalating them as needed to a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Supervisors, or the Lab Director

Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory operations including maintaining confidentiality of personal health information (PHI)

Write and revise standard operating procedures, as needed

Work closely with the CLS’s and Accessioning Teams and Reagent Manufacturing team to provide consistent and ongoing support to the entire service department

Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory Information Management SystemsRegulatory ComplianceData EntryCustomer ServiceCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science, or related field

Laboratory Experience: 2 years including but not limited to customer service, specimen processing, and laboratory assisting in a hospital or reference laboratory setting

Experience with accurate data entry of sensitive information in a mid to high throughput setting

Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, such as word processing, data analysis and laboratory information systems (LIMS)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong understanding of and adherence to good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance

Ability to provide timely feedback to laboratory management on process improvements to ensure accuracy and efficiency

Dedicated to making a difference

Great communicator with great written and verbal fluency in English

Detailed oriented with an appetite to drive tasks to completion

Ability to work well in a rapid-pace startup environment

Ability to work well in a group

Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision