Lab Associate II Molecular Genetics

Description

Lab Associate II

Location: San Juan Capistrano CA

Work Schedule: Sunday to Thursday 10:00PM to 6:30AM

Department: Molecular Genetics

Pay range: $22.48 - $28.94 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Thisnon-licensedpositionisaccountable forassisting withgeneral support for the laboratory following all applicable policies and procedures.

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing for example sample racking aliquoting and tube preparation.
• Responsible for labeling handling processing or preparation and transportation and storage of specimens.
• Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately. Demonstrates problem solving ability on service and production issues.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance. Notifies appropriate technical staff of equipment problems.
• Assists licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA) in the pre-analytic and post- analytic testing activities other than trainees in a licensed clinicallaboratory.
• Prepares pre-analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices. Submits documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use.
• Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures formulas stock solutions and fixed volume measuring devices.
• Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies. Orders unpacks logs dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use. Performs inventory of laboratory items including restocking the benches and equipment inventory.
• Sorting and accessioning incoming specimens into appropriate LIS then delivering to designated testing platform/department.
• Performs data entry or transcribes data from previously recorded results to computer for data reduction and prepares for licensed personnels review.
• Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
• Assists in the performance of quality control procedures.
• Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.
• Identifies specimen problems and demonstrates ability to appropriately resolve or elevate to licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA).
• Assists a licensed person (e.g.: CLS) with performance of validation verifications and other Research and Development (R&D) activities as applicable.
• Trains other Lab Associates. Supports Training Programs where applicable.
• Takes initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback. Is a resource forprocess improvement.
• Demonstrates leadership through accountability and collaboration in daily activities.
• Answers phones transfers or takes accurate messages. Maintains the confidentiality of client information.
• Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat clean and organized.
• Complies with all health and safety policies procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required WorkExperience:

For Lab Associates in the Histopathology or Cytology department the following is required:

• 1 year of histopathology cytology orotherlaboratory experience.
• 1 year of experience handling Protected Health Information (PHI) and other patient information using a Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Preferred Work Experience:

• 2 - 3 yearsoflaboratory experience preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Performsrepetitive taskswith dominant hand.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Have good eye and hand coordination.

Knowledge:

• A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• An awareness of the factors that influence test results.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word Excel Outlook)
• Strong typing skills desirable.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with managementco-workersand clients.
• Other automation skillshelpful.

Education

• Bachelors Degree Biological Science or Chemistry (other life science degree coursework will be evaluated) (Preferred)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma with a minimum of 2-3 years of laboratory experience Required. (Required)

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct adverse and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property information assets and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

Required Experience:

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