PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Responsible for assisting Medical Lab Scientist and Technicians in processing and testing of clinical and environmental samples.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision follows company policies and procedures, applying acquired job skills to complete routine tasks.
Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable department and company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Complies with all laboratory safety protocols, including, but not limited to, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper laboratory techniques, disposal of biohazard, etc.
Assists Technologists and/or Technicians in preparing and testing samples.
If applicable by local governing state requirements, preliminarily screens received samples' quality and quantity (QNS samples) under direct supervision.
If applicable by local governing state requirements, prepares reagents under the guidance of a qualified Medical Lab Scientist (MLS).
Prepares testing environment and instrumentation (daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance) for operation under direct supervision.
If applicable by local governing state requirements, may perform routine laboratory protocols; pipetting, measuring, and pouring of samples.
Monitors department lab supplies, reagent, chemicals, equipment parts, consumable inventories, and other necessary lab supplies for testing.
Performs laboratory tasks of recording data.
If applicable by local governing state requirements, loads QA material as assigned.
Provides feedback for process improvements.
Resolves pending lists and finds missing samples, etc.
Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies, reagents and inventory in the department as assigned.
Assists in day to day pre and post-analysis work.
Refers day-to-day issues that may arise to the Senior Staff as deemed necessary.
Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor or another management representative.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
SUPERVISION:
Previous supervisory experience is not required.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma required; Associates degree in biological or laboratory sciences preferred. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
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