Clinical Lab Operator I- Swing Shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in analyzing specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure.

•Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable.

• Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab

• Provide guidance for new team members.

• Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace

• Completes training and other deadlines on time.

• Recognizes, escalates, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and common processing errors according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures

• Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor

• Communicates with team and other departments on various platforms (including via e-mail)

• Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor

• Assists teammates in completing daily tasks

• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date)

• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.

• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S)

• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner

• Adheres to Departmental Expectations

• This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job

• Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.

• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.

• Employee must pass post-offer criminal background check.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA in a biological science or a related field

• 0-2 years of industry-related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Word processing and data management

• Ability to work well in a group

Must be able to discern color visually [or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable] and pass applicable screening assessment