Lab Associate I

Full-time - Entry Level

West Hills, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

This non-licensed position is accountable for assisting with general support for the laboratory, following all applicable policies and procedures. The Lab Associate I will work from Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, in West Hills, CA.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, including sample racking, aliquoting, and tube preparation.
• Responsible for labeling, handling, processing or preparation, and transportation and storage of specimens.
• Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance, notifying appropriate technical staff of equipment problems.
• Assists licensed personnel or delegated supervisor in pre-analytic and post-analytic testing activities.
• Prepares pre-analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures.
• Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies.
• Sorts and accession incoming specimens into appropriate LIS, then delivers to designated testing.
• Performs data entry or transcribes data from previously recorded results to computer.
• Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
• Assists in the performance of quality control procedures.
• Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.
• Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages while maintaining confidentiality.
• Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex equipment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 - 2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Some college courses.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours.
• 15 PTO days first year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Annual Bonus Opportunity.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Blueprint for Wellness.
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Training provided.