Benefits:

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Summary/Purpose: AYUMETRIX is a start-up diagnostic laboratory using technologies of the future to test blood and other body fluids and looking for a dynamic individual with creative abilities who can work with little supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists.

The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and carry out specific tasks and duties assigned related to goals of the laboratory. This position reports to the Operations Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· The Lab Assistant serves at the back end of our laboratory testing process, controlling the flow and completion of all our transactions.

· Gain in-depth knowledge about our products/ services.·

· Data Entry and strong organizational skills

· Passion for working in a fast-paced business environment, comfortable with continuous change, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and perform duties outside those described.

· Multi-tasker: skilled at planning, prioritizing and executing simultaneous projects and activities, working well under pressure and adapting quickly to change.

· Comfortable with hands-on repetitive tasks that require both urgency and precision.

· Collect, process and test patient specimens in a safe and accurate manner according to accepted guidelines, including federal and state regulations, OSHA guidelines, laboratory policies and supervisor's instructions.

· Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing and maintaining records of patient test results.

· Follow the laboratory’s established action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.

· Respond to all customer service situations with a positive, friendly, professional demeanor. Work creatively to solve problems, prioritize duties, and maintain a healthy working atmosphere so that productivity and positive employee relations are maximized.

· Assist with monitoring and stocking laboratory supplies including test kits for reference labs.

· Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA guidelines.

· Attend laboratory staff meetings and/or training as required.

· Maintain good laboratory records and presentation of regular internal research reports.

· Prepare laboratory reagents, chemicals, stocks.

· Maintain adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities.

· Adjust, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

· Enforce proper collection and disposal of hazardous laboratory waste.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences or equivalent experience and/or education *. Work experience in a clinical or scientific research laboratory. Diagnostic laboratory experience is a plus. Knowledge of CLIA regulations and CAP requirements preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

· Must have strong communication, mathematical, computer, data analysis, and statistical analysis skills. Will also need knowledge of proper operation of complex laboratory instruments and equipment. Must have good verbal and writing skills, and have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

· Must be flexible in hours and work habits, adaptable to new procedures, able to work with and supervise technical staff.

· Overtime and flexible shift hours may be required.

· Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

· Handling and grasping items with excellent manual dexterity. Repetitive hand movements with fine motor skill.

· Lifting and carrying up to 24 lbs. from above shoulder height and from less than 1 foot from the floor.

· Frequent handwashing and daily use of protective gloves, eyewear, gowns, caps and masks.

· Excellent visual acuity and ability to use microscope and other similar instrumentation.

· Safe handling of chemicals, liquid nitrogen, biohazardous materials

· Extreme attention to detail.

· Ability to perform repetitive movements.

· Some twisting, bending, crouching.

· Ability to be self-confident, calm, professional and decisive in pressure situations.

· Must be knowledgeable of the requirements of their job as defined in pertinent sections of the CFR and state and local regulations.

· Ability to perform these duties in a safe manner with the ultimate goal being the production of safe, and quality lab result.