Exact Sciences · 11 hours ago
Pre-Analytical Laboratory Technician I, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 9:00am-5:30pm
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$43K/yr - $62K/yrExact Sciences is dedicated to changing how the world prevents and detects cancer. The Pre-Analytical Laboratory Technician I is responsible for preparing samples for analysis and ensuring accurate patient information, while performing various laboratory tasks and adhering to established health and safety procedures.
BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform laboratory tasks, as assigned
Clean and organize common lab areas and take responsibility for all housekeeping tasks being completed on time
Receive, sort, and unpack incoming samples regularly
Unpack, log and track incoming samples using specified software regularly
Perform administrative duties required for incoming samples; including, but not limited to, scan needed paperwork, such as pathology reports and requisitions, and file physical paperwork per required procedures
Perform order entry and order processing such as in lieu of; including, but not limited to reviewing patient demographics and sample collection
Evaluate insurance and verify billing information
Transcribe relevant medical information from pathology reports or other associated documents such as sample IDs, number or malignant cores, and tumor size
Perform sample accessioning; including, but not limited to, verification of patient demographics, sample ID, and sample labeling
Utilize Laboratory Information System (LIMS), to review, enter sample information, and print required work lists
Perform and record equipment maintenance
Follow established health and safety procedures and adhere to risk assessments
Comply with ISO 15189 and QMS
Record data adhering to GDP, strictly follow procedures and raise quality events, when necessary
Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) under guided direction of leadership
Participate in process improvement activities planned by management and/or engineers
Contribute to overall team goals while still maintaining individual output
Foresee issues and overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments
Perform all assigned tasks under the supervision of designee
Perform timely and accurate data entry and verification of incoming orders and samples according to SOP
Assist management in triaging workflow issues
Integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
Ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality
Ability to work in a fast pace and changing environment
Effective personal communication
Flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities
Ability to consistently display a positive and patient attitude and extend respect and courtesy toward management and peers alike
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization
Ability to work designated schedule
Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed
Ability to work overtime, as needed
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 85% of a typical working day
Ability to work seated for approximately 75% of a typical workday. Ability to work standing for approximately 25% of a typical workday
Ability to lift to 10 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical workday
Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height
Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements
Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time
May perform repetitious actions using office or lab tools
Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range
May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation
Ability and means to travel between Redwood City locations
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Basic computer skills to include email usage
Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred
Associates Degree in Science, Health Science or related field as outlined in the essential duties
Experience in health care, laboratory, pharmaceutical industry, or other regulated work environment
Experience with high volume laboratory operations
Experience with using laboratory information management systems
Excellent listening, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to write and update procedures
Benefits
Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
Paid leave for parents and caregivers
A retirement savings plan
Wellness support
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Exact Sciences
Exact Sciences offers a portfolio of cancer screening and diagnostic tests that span from early detection to treatment monitoring.
Founded in 1995
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-06-20Acquired
2024-04-11Post Ipo Debt· $620.7M
2023-02-23Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Kevin Conroy
Chairman & CEO
Aaron Bloomer
Executive Vice President, CFO
Recent News
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