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Viome · 6 hours ago

Laboratory Technologist

Bothell, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$28/hr - $40/hr

Viome Life Sciences is driven by a mission to help people live healthy, disease-free lives. The Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for day-to-day operations in a high complexity CLIA lab, including routine testing, quality control, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.

Dietary SupplementsHealth CareMedicalWellness

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform routine specimen testing using sterile technique with appropriate PPE

Train and work in at least two of the sub-departments of the CLIA laboratory

Run method controls on batches as well as record these controls & samples appropriately in our LIM system

Perform accurate recordkeeping of daily, weekly and monthly maintenance performed on all the equipment involved in specimen processing

Be familiar with lab SOPs and ensure all laboratory regulatory requirements are met in trained departments

Once trained, be familiar and be able to work with both automated and manual/hybrid test procedures, depending on the department

Be comfortable using independent judgment and prioritize without direct supervision all the time

Knowledge of lab quality control and assurance procedures in order to manage reagent and supply inventories while also documenting these in the appropriate systems

Working knowledge of reagent stability and storageGeneral knowledge of common lab equipment with an ability to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation

Know how and when to contact technical support for guidance during instrument malfunction

Ability to take instruction from leads, plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member and effectively complete assignments

Must have skills required for proper specimen testing including preparation, labeling, handling, processing, and storage of specimens

Knowledge of GLP/CAP/CLIA practices

An awareness of factors that may have an influence on test results, and the skills required to assess and verify the validity of test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results

Must work with department leads and follow instructions

Qualification

CLIA/CAP laboratory experienceMolecular biology techniquesPCR production workflowsHamilton STAR liquid handlersNext Generation SequencingASCP certificationQuality control knowledgeSpecimen handling skillsRegulatory compliance knowledgeTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution

Or Associate degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

Be a high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration, and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technologist)