Lab Associate- $20.50/hour

Company: Ultimate
Location: Aliso Viejo
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Come join an amazing healthcare company located in Aliso Viejo,CA.This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get their foot in the door in lab work!Schedule: Tue-Saturday 10:00am-6:30pmLab Associate Job DescriptionQualification Requirements:B.S. in Molecular Biology, Genetics or related life science field, preferred-- -Experience with wetlab, automation, and analysis preferredIntermediate - advanced level knowledge/use of Microsoft Excel-- -Lab Associate (75%)Follow all procedures and protocols pertaining to patient sample processing, pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing and general laboratory systemPerform biological specimen patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, and transportation and storage of specimensFollow all procedures and protocols pertaining to patient sample processing, pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing and general laboratory systemSupport processing a variety of clinical laboratory procedures, including RT-PCR and sequencing for family studies and Next-Generation Sequencing testsMaintain current knowledge of reagent stability and storage, proper handling of reagents, and associated safety protocolsMaintain laboratory safety by ensuring work area is safe and clean, noting any problems that may require prompt and proper repairParticipate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control managementWork in a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)Perform maintenance and cleaning of automated instrumentsAccessioner (25%)Accession specimens (locate record, enter specimen information, label with accession sticker, tracker, and rack to lab)-- --- -Ensuring specimen integrity; that the labels on the specimens coincide with the paperwork provided, and internally generated accession numbers are affixed to the correct specimen.Complying with all laboratory safety requirements, including wearing the appropriate PPE.-- -We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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