COMPANY PROFILE:

Precision Diagnostics, based in San Diego, California is a fast-growing clinical laboratory that specializes in providing quantitative drug testing, primarily for the purpose of helping physicians monitor their patients undergoing treatment for pain or substance abuse. Precision’s objective is to improve patient adherence/compliance with their prescription regimen and protect medical practices from liability.  

The Aliquoter is an entry level position in our laboratory and provides the individual with firsthand experience working in a state-of-the art laboratory. The Aliquoter plays an important role in our testing process, ensuring to extract the precise amount needed from each sample. This role comes with tremendous opportunity for growth. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing aliquots of oral fluid and urine specimens prior to testing.
• Identify and categorize special handling specimens.
• Proper set up of workstation to minimize contamination.
• Follow all PPE requirements and safety regulations.
• Proper disposal of bio-hazardous material.
• Additional laboratory tasks including specimen inventory, trouble shooting, and workstation decontamination.
• Identify specimen discrepancies.
• Follow company policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Scanning and organizing paperwork.
• Assisting with other duties as delegated.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong attention to detail and aptitude for accuracy
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to prioritize and multitask
• Able to work well with others and independently
• Flexibility in scheduling is highly desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dependability and punctuality
• Proficient in MS office, especially Excel
• Minimum High School diploma and 0-1 year of relevant laboratory experience.
• College degree or in-progress coursework in an applicable natural science preferred.   
• An equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

ADDITIONAL JOB CONSIDERATIONS:  

• Part-time Tuesday-Saturday.  Up to 29 hours per week with scheduling based on specimen volume.   

• This role operates in laboratory environment.     

• This role routinely uses laboratory equipment and requires the use of PPE.    

• Must be able to meet physical demands of the position, including:     

• Stand for long periods of time. Estimate 90% of time is spent standing and 10% spent sitting.    

• Have frequent need to perform the following physical activities: bend/stoop/squat and reach above shoulders.    

• Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities.    

• No travel is expected for this position.   

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.