Lab Technician 1

Lab Technician 1 Pathnostics - 3.0 Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time $22 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Word processing Bachelor's degree Quality data entry Full Job Description Pathnostics is a leading precision diagnostic testing and development company providing solutions for Infectious Disease and Cancer diagnostics that will get patients on the right path. Check out our website to learn more: https://pathnostics.com/. The Laboratory Technician I is an entry-level role that performs hands-on tasks like receiving and preparing patient specimens, maintaining lab equipment and supplies, and ensuring samples are properly processed and ready for testing, enhancing the lab's accuracy and efficiency while adhering to standard operating procedures. Our team of dedicated experts will provide the necessary training to perform this role successfully, however, a basic understanding of routine laboratory processes and familiarity with common lab equipment is preferred. Requires a bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g. biological sciences, biomedical sciences, MCDB, Bio, Chem).

Available Shift:

Tuesday- Saturday, 5:00 am - 1:30 PM We offer: $22/hour ( , DOE) 2 weeks' vacation allowance + 1 week of sick time allowance Employee and Dependent Health Insurance Optional FSA/DCA Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Voluntary Pet Care benefits, supplemental life, hospital, and accident insurance plans available 401(k) Employee Assistance Program (mental health, legal advice, child & eldercare issues, etc.) Starting at $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus program Wellness & Culture Club for company events

Candidates Must Have:

A Bachelor of Science in a scientific field Strong data entry skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to communicate effectively, document, and follow instructions with a high level of accuracy Ability to adapt to changing procedures, policies, work environment, and responsibilities Ability to work the indicated shift and training schedules

Other Desired Skills:

0-1 year of experience in laboratory settings Some exposure to microbiology or PCR techniques, aseptic technique, preferably in a

CLIA/CAP

environment

Duties:

Under constant and direct supervision of

Clinical Laboratory Scientists:

Daily Operations Assist in proper accessioning, labeling , and other processing activties. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of laboratory space and equipment. Disposing of biohazards/specimens as appropriate. Recording and performing daily, weekly and monthly PMs. Responsible for maintaining all appropriate logs for sample processing. Responsible for basic troubleshooting, escalating any errors or complex issues to the supervisor. Responsible for responding to all email requests and basic questions. Assists with inventory management such as scheduled counts, re-stocking and rotating reagents. Responsible for communicating regularly with other members of the team and laboratory management. Responsible for carrying out equipment/reagent verifications. Assist other departments as necessary. Other duties as assigned Safety/Compliance Follows all SOPs and controlled document practices. Performs all document control system tasks as assigned. Follows all state, CAP, CLIA guidelines. Follows HIPAA guidelines. Responsible for following all safety and chemical hazards guidelines. Assists with inspection readiness as needed. The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirement that may be inherent in the position. Pathnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pathnostics participates in E-Verify.