Lab Associate II

Job-:
Laboratory Operations

Location:

Seattle, WA, United States Workplace:
On-site daily

Schedule:

Full time, Day Posted:
Regular or Temporary:
Regular Weekly

Working Hours:

40.00

Salary Minimum: 23.41

Salary Range Mid: 29.28

Salary Maximum: 35.13

AIP Target %: 3

Lab Associate II - Seattle, WA, Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PMPay range: $26.75 - $30.10 / hour 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 WellnesshealthyMINDS mental health program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" offFinFit 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!

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

Work Experience:

For Lab Associates in the Histopathology or Cytology department, the following is required: 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) Preferred

Work Experience:

2 - 3 years of laboratory experience preferred. Physical and Mental Requirements:  The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried.

Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. Performs repetitive tasks with dominant hand. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods. Have good eye and hand coordination.  Knowledge:  A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage. An awareness of the factors that influence test results.

Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong typing skills desirable. Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with management, co-workers, and clients. Other automation skills helpful. Education Bachelor’s Degree Biological Science or Chemistry (other life science degree coursework will be evaluated) (Preferred)
High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma with a minimum of 2-3 years of laboratory experience Required. (Required)
Responsibilities 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…