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Laboratory Technician

Millennium Health

Laboratory Technician

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

     

    Millennium Health is supporting the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ surge testing efforts for COVID-19 testing.  To do this, we are hiring in our COVID lab where we are testing using Fluidigm’s Saliva-based Advanta™ Dx SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Assay.

     

    IN OUR RANCHO BERNARDO LABORATORY, WE HAVE IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN!

     

     

    Millennium Health is a CAP  accredited and CLIA certified specialty laboratory with a commitment to clinical excellence and proud to be a trusted partner in the COVID testing space.

     

    THE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN PERFORMS PRE-ANALYTICAL AND ASSISTS WITH THE ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES FOR PATIENT TESTING.

     

     • Assists with testing all test methods approved by CAP, NY and CLIA under Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) supervision.

    • May provide training and guidance to other Laboratory Technicians, Laboratory Assistants and Data Entry personnel as well as other laboratory personnel as appropriate.

    • Assists in process improvement activities such as quality, safety, document management and control, and proficiency testing.

    • May assist with the implementation of test methods from internal and external sources. • May interact with vendors on special projects such as test method validations and new equipment.

    • May participate in technical studies designed to improve or validate clinical laboratory testing methods.

    • Required to work closely with CLSs and report all problems to Lead, laboratory operations; General Supervisor and/or Lab Director.

    • Assists with instrument maintenance and repair.

    • Performs preventative maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment and instruments.

    • Perform instrument troubleshooting, repairs and quality control procedures.

    • Monitors reagent and supply inventory.

    • May prepare laboratory reagents and assay materials according to SOPs, standard laboratory recipes/formulas under CLS supervision.

    • Organizes patient specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and CLS review.

    • Assists in writing Laboratory documents such as Standard Operating Procedures and departmental forms.

    • Required to follow all safety procedures, policies, precautions, and Quality Assurance.

     

    Required Skills

    • Requires BS or BA in a scientific field

    • Strong data entry skills

    • Proficient in MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

    • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

    Required Experience

    • 0-3 years related experience or

    • 0-1 year experience working in a CLIA/ CAP environment

     

    Millennium Health offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.

    Millennium Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and E-Verify participant.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status

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  • Qualifications

    • Requires BS or BA in a scientific field

    • Strong data entry skills

    • Proficient in MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

    • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

  • Industry
    Biotechnology