Laboratory Technician (Night)

Pathnostics is a leading precision diagnostic testing and development company providing solutions for Infectious Disease and Cancer diagnostics that will get patients on the right path. Check out our website to learn more: .

Available Shift: Overnight, Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30 pm – 6 am PST

Training schedule will be Tuesday-Saturday, 10am - 6:30pm.

We offer: $22/hour

Candidates Must Have:

• A Bachelor of Science in a scientific field, Biology is a plus
• Strong data entry skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively, document, and follow instructions with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to adapt to changing procedures, policies, work environment, and responsibilities
• Ability to work the indicated shift and training schedules

Other Desired Skills:

• 0-1 year of experience in laboratory settings
• Some exposure to microbiology techniques, preferably in a CLIA/CAP environment

Duties:

Under constant and direct supervision of Clinical Laboratory Scientists:

• Daily Operations
• Assist in proper accessioning and labeling of samples.
• Responsible for daily sample preparation and processing.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of laboratory space and equipment. Disposing of biohazards/specimens as appropriate.
• Recording and performing daily, weekly and monthly PMs.
• Responsible for maintaining all appropriate logs for sample processing.
• Responsible for basic troubleshooting. · Responsible for sample rejections.
• Responsible for responding to all email requests and basic questions.
• Responsible for sending all daily email notifications.
• Assists with inventory management such as scheduled counts, re-stocking and rotating reagents.
• Responsible for communicating issues to upper staff.
• Responsible for carrying out equipment/reagent verifications.
• Assist other departments as necessary. · Other duties as assigned
• QA/QC
• Responsible for participating in routine PT testing.
• Responsible for following and carrying out all quality control measures such as, but not limited to QCing, controls passing, filling out appropriate logs, etc.
• Assists in corrective action investigations.
• Personnel
• Responsible for participating in competencies and annual trainings.
• Safety/Compliance
• Follows all SOPs and controlled document practices.
• Performs all document control system tasks as assigned.
• Follows all state, CAP, CLIA guidelines.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Responsible for following all safety and chemical hazards guidelines.
• Assists with inspection readiness as needed.

The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirement that may be inherent in the position.

Pathnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.