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NeoGenomics has an opening for a Laboratory Inventory Specialist I operating out of our Lab in Aliso Viejo, CAwho wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
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Position Summary:
The Laboratory Assistant will assist the department in performing various basic laboratory procedures to maintain appropriate reagent and supply inventory to facilitate production. This in an entry level position in theclinical laboratory job family and employees in this position may not manipulate samples.
Core Responsibilities:
- Orders,sorts,receivesinventoryfromthewarehouse.
- Maintainsdepartmentinventoryandorderssuppliesasneeded
- Drivesorganizationofreagentsandsupplieswithinthedepartment.
- Performsinventorycyclecountsasneeded(monthly;quarterly,etc).
- Recordsrequiredinformationinlaboratorylogbooks,specimenaccessionsheets, workflow drafts, etc., to ensure quality assurance of reagents/supplies.
- Preparesreagentsforlaboratoryproceduresasdirectedintheproceduremanualand under the direct supervision of a certified technologist
- ParticipatesinQAactivitiesas assigned
- Maintainsfilesfordepartmentrecords
- Performsvariousfiling,mailing,andcopyingtasksasneeded
- Disposesofbiohazardousmaterialaccordingtoestablishedproceduresasneeded
- Completestrainingandcompetencychecklistsas needed
AdditionalResponsibilities(maybeassigned):
- Sendsandreceivescasestoandfromsatellite laboratories
- Reportsproblemsconcerningindividualcases,tests,equipmentandsuppliesto laboratory supervisor or lead technologist to ensure timely resolution
- Assistswiththedepartmentqualityimprovementorsafetyprogram
- OtherdutiesasassignedbytheLaboratorySupervisor/ManagerorLead Technologist
- Performssimplelaboratorytasksofoperatingequipment,printingextralabels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval and other clerical duties as assigned
- Mayperformvarioushousekeepingand/ormaintenancetaskstokeeplaboratoryand equipment in clean and operable condition
Experience, Education and Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or equivalent Required
- One to two years experience in a similar capacity and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques preferred
- Basic understanding of MS Office programs
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
- Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds