Laboratory Technologist III - Clean Lab (Night Shift) (4505)

Overview

The Lab Technologist III is responsible for specimen processing, testing, and monitoring test performance. The Lab Tech III must demonstrate competency, as defined in the department’s training program, prior to performing independent testing. This position works with department management and quality team members to ensure that laboratory activities are defined, documented, and completed to support inspection readiness and that compliance is maintained through procedures, training, documentation, and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibility

Each employee’s specific job responsibilities are uniquely defined by their individual training plan and assigned duties, but are generally defined as follows:

1. Complying with the laboratory’s technical, administrative, and safety policies and procedures.
2. Operating high complexity testing.
3. Participating in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan, adhering to quality control and preventive maintenance policies, and appropriately documenting these activities.
4. Working as part of a team to produce repeatable quality results.
5. Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory space.
6. Performing proficiency testing in the same manner as routine samples.
7. Participating in continuing education according to accepted laboratory standards.
8. Actively participating in successful and timely completion of training and competency assessment as outlined in the laboratory and departmental training programs.
9. Following the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable limits and documenting the problem and any corrective action.
10. Troubleshooting and identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or reporting of test results by initiating corrective action and using the defined electronic system to make the required management notification.
11. Where competency has not been approved by supervision, will work under the direct supervision of an employee competent on the task.
12. Participates in departmental and cross-functional teams to resolve problems or implement projects.
13. Serves as a trainer or mentor on technical processes within the group.

Shift: 

Pay: Starting at $26.68/hr, plus additional pay for nights

Qualifications

1. Doctoral, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
2. Meets minimum internal education and experience requirements:
   1. Master’s degree as described above with 6 months clinical lab experience, OR
   2. Bachelor’s degree as described above with 2 years of lab experience, including at least 6 months clinical lab experience.
3. California only: CLS trainee license or a CLS or CGMBS license issued by California.
4. Familiarity with range of molecular biology techniques (qPCR, DNA extraction, DNA sequencing) and proficiency with molecular biology calculations (dilutions, DNA and protein concentration measurements, enzyme activity measurements).
5. Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
6. Some schedule flexibility- occasional overtime hours may be required.
7. Basic proficiency with computers (Excel, other Office tools) and statistics.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
9. Extensive documentation skills and attention to detail skills including the ability to develop and follow written procedures, the ability to organize information, ensures that data is recorded correctly and can be easily understood by others.
10. Strong leadership, training and mentor skills, organizational abilities, and the ability to prioritize tasks are important to ensure a productive learning environment.

Physical Requirements

Lifting Requirements – medium work or exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force consistently. Physical Requirements – stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, observing, reaching, and repetitive motion. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions – exposure to fumes, dust, extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid, noise, vibration, mists or gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and radiant energy hazards. OSHA Category I – duties performed routinely requires exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.

EEO

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.