Clinical and Health - Assistant Lab Technician

Mindlance

West Sacramento, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21–$21 Per Hour
SKILLS
Centrifuge, Chain of Custody, Clinical Trial, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Document Management, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Management, Laboratory Testing, Order Supplies, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player
LOCATION
West Sacramento, CA
POSTED
6 days ago
This Lab Technician role is dedicated to sample Receiving and Accessioning.
Responsibilities
Specimen Receipt and Verification:
" Receive and log incoming specimens and samples.
" Verify specimen information against intake documents and manifests.
" Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and meet submission criteria.
" Enter data and QC sample information both manually and electronically.
" Knowledge of how to resolve sample and document discrepancies. Work with other team members to collect information as needed.
" Prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
Accessioning:
" Accurately enter specimen information into the laboratory documentation management solutions, LIMS or scans.
" Assign unique accession numbers to each specimen to include labeling specimens for testing and or shipment
" Facilitate specimens to the appropriate workflows for downstream testing.
" Maintain required logs representing current samples in for testing
Quality Control:
" Inspect specimens for proper collection, labeling, and packaging.
" Identify and document any discrepancies or issues with specimens.
" Communicate with program management or client services to resolve specimen-related issues.
" Perform quality checks on all deliverables to customers. Partner with other employees to ensure a second QC check when required.
Sample Preparation:
" Centrifuge, aliquot, and prepare samples as required for testing.
" Ensure proper storage conditions for different types of specimens.
" Maintain chain of custody for all specimens.
" Prepare and/or QC shipments going to external sites.
Documentation and Compliance:
" Maintain accurate and complete records of specimen receipt and processing.
" Adhere to all laboratory safety and quality control protocols.
" Comply with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Communication:
" Liaise with laboratory staff regarding specimen status and issues.
" Assistance and support to laboratory personnel as needed.
" Ensure customer satisfaction throughout laboratory processing
" Primary customer contact for all laboratory tests and clinical trial testing.
" Ensure all customer needs are met from sample delivery to final reporting and end of testing deliverables.
" Ensure that policies and procedures in area of responsibility reflect current practice.
Inventory Management:
" Monitor and manage supplies related to specimen receiving and processing.
" Order and restock supplies as necessary.
Continuous Improvement:
" Participate in training and continuing education to stay current.
" Train other personnel as required.
" Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the laboratory.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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