Screening Maintenance Technician

Screening Maintenance Technician – Laboratory Operations
- Flagstaff, AZWe are seeking an experienced Screening Maintenance Technician to join our Flagstaff laboratory team. This role is responsible for maintaining the performance, quality, and reliability of Automated Chemistry Analyzers and Merit screening instrumentation. The position includes performing routine maintenance, coordinating preventative maintenance with contracted vendors, troubleshooting instrument issues, and ensuring consistent assay performance.

Schedule:

Four 10-hour shifts | Saturday – Tuesday | On-call for instrument issues as needed - schedule discussed during an interview

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour Shift Differential:
Additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AMDuties and Responsibilities Perform weekly washes and photo calibrations

Sonicate and inspect syringes and mix bars monthly

Maintain cleanliness and proper function of ACAs and Merit instrumentation

Perform routine Merit instrument maintenance and cleaning

Ensure overall cleanliness and organization of the screening area and cells

Assist with troubleshooting and maintaining assay performance

Load specimens using automated chemistry instrumentation

Assist with instrument calibration, quality control (QC) review, and initial analytical review

Documenting all preparations to fulfill compliance requirements

Performs routine operations including start of the day equipment initiation including verification of calibrations, controls, reagents and reagent levels

Prepare and restock reagents and buffers as needed

Reviews test results for release. Documents discrepancies, exceptions and unusual trends. Researches and rectifies errors

Assist with maintaining adequate inventory of laboratory supplies

Maintain accurate records associated with specimen preparation, including proper chain of custody handling and storage requirements

Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and decontamination procedures

Maintain strict safeguards related to Protected Health Information (PHI)
Perform other duties as assigned

Special

Skills and Abilities

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to problem-solve, prioritize tasks, and respond quickly to changing needs

Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical documents, data, and charts

Knowledge of forensic documentation handling and chain of custody procedures

Familiarity with laboratory procedures and equipment including pipettes, liquid measuring devices, analytical balances, and pH meters

Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science or related field REQUIRED Benefits

Cordant supports employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations), including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning Day 1
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance #LAB
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