Title: Assistant Lab Technician
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Duration: 12 Months+
Pay Rate: $21/hr. on W2
Description: 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 aProductst 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.