Lab Associate - Fuze Services

Job Summary At Fuze Health, we put patients first and tirelessly address the most pressing needs in healthcare. We empower millions to digitally connect with care providers, essential health resources and needed treatments – and enable care providers, employers, health plans and life sciences companies to meaningfully enhance quality, outcomes and value. We are dedicated to helping our partners evolve and modernize to meet emerging patient and marketplace needs. Fuze Health’s foundation is built upon the strategic combination of several proven, technology-powered innovators in the digital health, diagnostics, and pharmacy sectors. Our growing portfolio brings together the capabilities of industry leaders including LetsGetChecked, Truepill, and Alto Pharmacy, to create a distinctive, unified force in healthcare. Together, we have the shared vision, advanced capabilities and talented teams to deliver next-generation solutions that patients and healthcare partners need today and into the future. LetsGetChecked, a Fuze Health Company is a leading at-home health testing company, with a platform that allows consumers to discover and access personalised health information conveniently, confidentially and accurately. We empower people to take an active role in their health to live longer, happier lives. LetsGetChecked was founded in 2015 and has corporate offices located in New York City and Dublin. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for providing support to licensed testing personnel as described in California Business Code 1269 regulations by assisting them with specimen management, certain pre-analytical and analytical processes, clerical functions, inventory control, and general lab upkeep. Job Description Responsibilities The Laboratory Assistant, under the supervision and direction of a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist and the department General Supervisor, performs test processing in certain areas of the laboratory, which may or may not include the following: Adhering to the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing. Logging and distributing patient samples from the processing areas to the respective testing areas. Process and prepare patient samples prior to the analytical phase, which includes, but not limited to, whole blood, serum/plasma, dried blood, dried serum/plasma, urine, saliva, etc. Loading samples onto an automated analyzer. Responsible for performance and adherence to relevant SOPs. Perform necessary maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) on instrumentation, small lab equipment, and general lab cleanliness and meet laboratory documentation requirements. Assist with proper labeling of reagents, calibrators, and QC. Assist with monitoring supplies and inventory in the pre-analytical process. Dispose of specimens and materials after the analytical phase in accordance with safety and general testing SOP requirements. Properly storing/exit scanning samples in accordance with SOP requirements. Maintain a clean and tidy workspace. Continuously look for areas of improvement in workflow processes and suggest/recommend improvements to the General Supervisor. Follow all laboratory safety requirements and report any possible hazards to the General Supervisor. Shares appropriate communication with other laboratory personnel in daily huddles and throughout the work shift. Assist Accessioning department as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. What we are looking for….. Minimum - High School Diploma Additional Information Lifting Requirements The Laboratory Assistant must have fine motor coordination, clear speech, normal hearing, and good visual acuity with ability to distinguish major colors. Must be able to move readily from one location to another within the laboratory. Minimum lifting is generally not more than 50 pounds. Salary and Benefits: $17-$18 per hour Commission Eligable: No Travel: No Location - Onsite California Employment Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. At this time, Alto is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Full-time employee benefits include: dental, vision, and multiple group medical plans to choose from, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, (AD&D) insurance, flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA), commuter benefits, employer-paid short-term (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance, and additional supplemental insurance plans (spouse life insurance, legal insurance, an employee assistance program, home health testing kits, and a fertility medication discount program). Employees are also provided flexible vacation time, accrued paid sick time, 10 paid holidays, (2 floating holidays for full time non-exempt employees) , and up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for a birthing parent, and up to 8 weeks of paid bonding leave for non-birthing parents, and up to 12 weeks of family caregiver leave, including 4 paid, to support care for a family member, and a Lifestyle Spending Account allowance each month. #LI-Onsite Equal Opportunity Employer Fuze Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation during any portion of the application or hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Fuze Health considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment and conducts background checks consistent with applicable law, including the California, Los Angeles County, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and New York City Fair Chance laws. We are an E-Verify participating company. Use of Automated Decision Tools Fuze Health recruiters and hiring managers may use automated decision tools to help identify candidates who match the stated job requirements, and to what extent. These tools are designed to help ensure fairness in all aspects of the hiring process by providing recruiters and hiring managers with data-backed insights based on information provided in your resume, including work experience, education, and other skills. Fuze Health does not use automated decision tools to make hiring decisions; hiring decisions always involve human review and input. If you have any questions or would like to request an alternative process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Privacy Notice To learn about Fuze Health’s privacy practices, including compliance with applicable privacy laws, please read our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. At Fuze Health, we put patients first and tirelessly address the most pressing needs in healthcare. We empower millions to digitally connect with care providers, essential health resources and needed treatments – and enable care providers, employers, health plans and life sciences companies to meaningfully enhance quality, outcomes and value. We are dedicated to helping our partners evolve and modernize to meet emerging patient and marketplace needs. Fuze Health’s foundation is built upon the strategic combination of several proven, technology-powered innovators in the digital health, diagnostics, and pharmacy sectors. Our growing portfolio brings together the capabilities of industry leaders including LetsGetChecked, Truepill, and Alto Pharmacy, to create a distinctive, unified force in healthcare. Together, we have the shared vision, advanced capabilities and talented teams to deliver next-generation solutions that patients and healthcare partners need today and into the future.