What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Lab Technician position at Integrated Resources, Inc?
Title: Assistant Lab Technician
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Duration: 12 Months
Payrate: $21/hr on w2
Description: This Lab Technician role is dedicated to sample Receiving and Accessioning.
Responsibilities:
Specimen Receipt and Verification:
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Duration: 12 Months
Payrate: $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 a Product 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Salary : $21