Lab Associate II

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Lab Associate II – San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Department: Spec Chem – LCMSMS – Clinical Laboratory

Pay range: $21.92 – $28.23 per hour (salary offers based on a range of factors; eligible for annual performance bonus)

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 are designed to promote physical, financial, and developmental health. Depending on whether this 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®
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  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!

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, e.g., 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 them appropriately; demonstrates problem‑solving ability on service and production issues.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance; notifies appropriate technical staff of equipment problems.
• Assists licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non‑CA) in pre‑analytic and post‑analytic testing activities in a licensed clinical laboratory.
• Prepares pre‑analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices. Submits documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use.
• 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, orders, unpacks, logs, dates, and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use. Performs inventory of laboratory items, including restocking benches and equipment.
• Sorts and acccesses incoming specimens into appropriate LIS, then delivers to designated testing platform/department.
• Performs data entry or transcribes data from previously recorded results to computer for data reduction and prepares for licensed personnel's review.
• 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 resolve or elevate to licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non‑CA).
• Assists a licensed person (e.g., CLS) with validation verifications and other R&D activities, as applicable.
• Trains other Lab Associates. Supports training programs where applicable.
• Takes initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback. Is a resource for process improvement.
• Demonstrates leadership through accountability and collaboration in daily activities.
• Answers phone calls, transfers, or takes accurate messages. Maintains confidentiality of client information.
• Helps ensure laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• 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.

• 1 year of histopathology, cytology, or other laboratory experience.
• 1 year of experience handling Protected Health Information (PHI) and other patient information using a Laboratory Information System (LIS).

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