Description
Freenome's Clinical Laboratory Associate will support the company's Pre-Analytical Laboratory with the receiving, accessioning, plasma sample processing, and storage.
Working Hours: Onboarding training will be held Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Upon completion of training, the regular shift will be Tuesday–Saturday 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m. (subject to change based on business needs).
Responsibilities:
- Verify all aspects of incoming specimens and assess acceptability for testing
- Perform and enter information into the laboratory database
- Prepare samples for testing by centrifuging and fractionation
- Manage sample storage inventory
- Execute automated protocols on the Hamiltons
- Create sample batches and label tubes associated with each batch
- Resolve and document incomplete or unacceptable specimens
- Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures
- Ensure on-time calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed
- Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory
- Check and monitor temperature
- Participate in cross-departmental projects
- Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel
- Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation
- Assist with organizing and maintaining laboratory documents
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
- Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer
- Perform other miscellaneous laboratory duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical laboratory science, clinical science, or a related field
- 0 to 3 years of work experience in a clinical laboratory setting
- Working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations
- Ability to analyze and solve basic issues
- Ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and work as part of a team
- Ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules
- Ability to work with self-discipline, good judgment and independence
Nice to haves:
- High sample volume laboratory experience
- Computer skills and automation skills
- Manual pipetting skills