Laboratory Technician

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician supports laboratory operations by performing routine and technical tasks under the supervision of licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) or senior laboratory staff. This role involves specimen handling, equipment maintenance, data entry, and assisting with diagnostic testing to ensure timely and accurate results. The Technician plays a critical role in maintaining laboratory efficiency, compliance, and quality standards.
evening shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM).

Scope of responsibilities include (other duties may be assigned):

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specimen handling, preparation, and storage.
• Prepare and load reagents, calibrators, controls, and samples under supervision.
• Review outstanding test lists in laboratory systems (e.g., Crelio) at the beginning and end of shift to ensure timely follow-up.
• Adherence to all SCL’s procedures and protocols for specimen collection, handling and processing, patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, transportation and storage of specimens, preparation and storage of reagents, loading of specimen tubes into racks and initiating the starting of the testing instrument. May assist in maintaining patient records and patient test results with strict adherence to our Quality Assurance standards.
• Laboratory Technician must be under direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Primary responsibilities include assisting CLS's with a variety of functions associated with technical procedures. Basic clinical functions may include specimen processing, specimen storage and retrieval, preparing patient worksheets, pipetting from set volume and/or automated pipetted dispensers, downloading computer files for CLS analysis, and the operation of robotic systems used for aliquoting and dispensing of reagents and specimens.
• Preparation of reagents according to approved SOP's, if assigned. Safely discard expired reagents and hazardous waste according to approved SOP's.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate reagent and consumable supplies in the assigned area.
• Responsible for assisting in the performance of quality control procedures and its documentation.
• Assist with preventive maintenance in the assigned area.
• Assist in testing troubleshooting for an assigned area.
• Assist with maintaining inventory supply levels.
• Assist in the overall operation of the lab, for example, focus on helping the lab achieve reductions in turnaround time.
• Assist in maintaining records of proficiency testing.
• All other duties as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Required)
• Laboratory techniques: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30