Specimen Processor

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Job description

Job Description

Specimen Processor
Valencia, CA 91355
6 Months+ Shift 2nd Start Time 7:00 PM End Time 7:00 AM Days of the Week N-Sun-Tues

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the receiving and processing of clinical samples within the guidelines of the site working procedures.
• Enter data into the laboratory information systems.
• Splitting down and removing excess packaging reducing waste footprint within the building.
• Timely transfer of samples from and to internal lab areas
• Maintenance of an organized and tidy sample receipt facility/working area
• Maintain legible work records
• Follow instructions from supervisors
• Perform all job duties in a manner consistent with, laboratory, CLIA and local regulations.
• Maintain good communication with leadership, team members and customers
• Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.
• Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma
• Previous computer experience
Recommended Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Hands on technical expertise in Infectious Disease testing
• Experience with LIMS and laboratory automation
• Have practical knowledge of routine laboratory equipment and procedures
• Good, accurate computer skills
• Be detail oriented, organized, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively and able to deliver on tight datelines.
Working Conditions:
• Clinical and research lab environment; exposure to blood borne pathogens; must wear personal protective equipment including lab coat, gloves and completely closed footwear.
• Employee may be requested to work shifts other than daylight depending on the needs of the laboratory.
• Weekend rotation may be required.
• Travel is not required.
Physical Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use a keyboard, type, and occasionally stand and move to other parts of the lab
• Must have manual dexterity to use lab equipment
• Reach above/below the shoulder, bend at the knees and waist
• Able to lift boxes up to 25 pounds
Direct Reports:
None.

Additional Job Description
In order to set expectations and to the extent permitted by applicable law, please note that if an applicant is hired for this position, the applicant will be required to prove that the applicant has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire, subject to any qualified religious or medical exemptions. Please note that the employer reserves its rights to mandate additional vaccine requirements at any time.

Blood borne Pathogens Training & Hepatitis B Requirement

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