Lab Associate

Position: Lab Associate I
Category Laboratory Location Chantilly, Virginia Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations

Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site

Job Description

Lab Associate I - Chantilly, VA, Tuesday to Saturday, 6am- 230pm

Department:
Clinical Laboratory - Hematology

This non-licensed position is accountable for assisting with general support for the laboratory, following all applicable policies and procedures.

Pay range: $18.39+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

* Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

* Best-in-class well-being programs

* Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness

* healthy

MINDS mental health program

* Vacation and Health/Flex Time

* 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off

* Fin Fit financial coaching and services

* 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

* Employee stock purchase plan

* Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Annual incentive plans

* Matching gifts program

* Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

* Career advancement opportunities

* and so much more!

Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Investigates and resolve missing samples in the department.

* Respond to "code purple" and document findings.

* Trainer for the department Lab Assistants and completes training/competency checklists as appropriate.

* Resolves pending list in coordination with Lab Assistants and Medical Lab Scientists.

* Liaison for the department and technical support

* Creates manual testing worksheets in the department.

* Maintains files for department records.

* Report problems/potential problems to the supervisor.

* Special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

* Assist with the department Improvement Program.

* Coordinates obtaining samples for Instrument Comparisons, reagent lot testing method comparisons, etc.

* Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment, under direct and constant supervision. Activity must be signed-off by license-qualified personnel.

* Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions that do not require quantitative measurement.

* Prepares and organizes samples for testing, for example, sample racking, aliquoting and tube preparation.

* Responsible for labeling, handling, processing or preparation, and transportation and storage of specimens.

* Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately.

* Assists license-qualified personnel or delegated supervisor (non-CA) in the pre-analytic and post- analytic testing activities, other than trainees, in a licensed clinical laboratory.

* Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures, formulas, stock solutions and fixed volume measuring devices.

* Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies. Orders, unpacks, logs, dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use. Performs inventory of laboratory items including restocking the benches and equipment inventory.

* Sorting and accessioning incoming specimens into appropriate LIS, then delivering to designated testing.

* Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.

* Assists in the performance of quality control procedures.

* Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.

* Identifies specimen problems and demonstrates ability to appropriately resolve or elevate to license-qualified personnel or delegated supervisor (non-CA).

* Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages. Maintains the confidentiality of client information.

* Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.

* Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.

* Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications:

Education Preferred:

* High School Graduate or equivalent required.

* 2-3 years…