Laboratory Technician - Night Shift

Position Overview

Laboratory Technician. Under direct supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for performing pre-analytical procedures and assisting with analytical procedures for patient testing.

Location: Rancho Bernardo, CA

Schedule: 5 days a week, Tuesday thru Saturday – 8 hours per day. Shift time is 8pm to 4:30 a.m. 10% shift differential on hours worked between 9pm and 4am. $200.00 weekend differential when hours are worked on Saturday and Sunday.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with testing all test methods approved by CAP and CLIA under Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) supervision.
• May provide training and guidance to other Laboratory Technicians, Laboratory Assistants, and Data Entry personnel as well as other laboratory personnel as appropriate.
• Assists in process improvement activities such as quality, safety, document management and control, and proficiency testing.
• May assist with the implementation of test methods from internal and external sources.
• May interact with vendors on special projects such as test method validations and new equipment.
• May participate in technical studies designed to improve or validate clinical laboratory testing methods.
• Required to work closely with CLSs and report all problems to the Lead of laboratory operations, Supervisor, and/or Director.
• Assists with instrument maintenance and repair.
• Performs preventative maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Conducts instrument troubleshooting, repairs, and quality control procedures.
• Monitors reagent and supply inventory.
• May prepare laboratory reagents and assay materials according to SOPs or standard laboratory recipes/formulas under CLS supervision.
• Organizes patient specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and CLS review.
• Assists in writing laboratory documents such as Standard Operating Procedures and departmental forms.
• Required to follow all safety procedures, policies, precautions, and Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Other duties as required.
• Remains aware of evolving needs and opportunities, showing flexibility to support the Company's success. Pursues educational opportunities to maintain advanced and up-to-date knowledge in the field and performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in a Hard Scientific Field
• 1+ Years of experience in a professional laboratory