Lab Associate

Laboratory Associate

The Laboratory Associate provides general support for the laboratory following established policies and procedures.

The Laboratory Associate is a non-exempt position reporting to a Supervisor or Laboratory Manager. Under direct and constant supervision of licensed personnel, assists with responsibilities associated with routine and specialty clinical testing. Provides general support for the laboratory following established policies and procedures. Consistently performs simple to moderately complex assays utilizing established procedures. Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents. Organizes and prepares clinical specimens for testing; identifies problems and assists in resolving appropriately. Prepares testing equipment and performs preventive maintenance. Notifies appropriate technical staff of equipment problems. 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. Unpacks, logs, dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use. Prepares reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices. Performs phase-in verifications according to established guidelines. Submits documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use. Performs data entry or transfers data to computer for data reduction and prepares for clinical laboratory scientist's review. Tallys workload data and prepares reports as requested. Verifies assay meets acceptable quality control criteria. When necessary, notifies appropriate technical staff for troubleshooting. Logs or charts Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance results for review by licensed clinical laboratory scientist. May demonstrate initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provide consistent feedback.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 - 3 years' laboratory experience or two years of college courses in biological sciences or chemistry preferred.
• Lifts light to moderately heavy objects. 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.
• Computer skills: word processing skills using Windows based software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Other automation skills helpful.
• Typing skills desirable.
• Shift/Time Zone: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00AM - 5:30PM

California Fair Chance Act:

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.