Lab Sample Receiving Technician - 1st Shift

• Perform sample receiving/accessioning/processing according to SOP
• Perform sample centrifugation according to SOP as applicable to assigned area
• Responsible for discarding samples
• Request and receive back-up samples if applicable to assigned area
• Perform equipment maintenance and sample management functions to ensure accuracy and appropriate sample processing is performed and completed so testing is performed in a timely manner
• Daily communication of issues related to laboratory equipment, supplies, workload scheduling and participation in continuous improvement activities
• Non-technical duties include monitoring supply inventories, ensuring that supply bins on the Lab floor are adequately stocked, and that work area is maintained in a compliant state, equipment and instrumentation is cleaned in accordance with SOPs
• Participate in operational excellence initiatives and projects to drive a culture of continuous improvement to achieve site operational excellence goals
• Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records
• Demonstrate work history of above average performance and attendance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and problem solving skills and be detail/result oriented
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Laboratory environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift
• Requires frequent lifting up to 30 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 35 pounds
• Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear
• Must be able to determine impact to product quality when testing deviations occur, contain the situation and implement preventive actions
• Ability to stand up for 6 - 8 hours
• Ability to lift, carry, pull up to thirty (30) pounds

Previous work experience in a Lab setting is preferred

• short-term incentives
• medical, dental, vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan and company match
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• a tuition reimbursement program
• paid volunteer time off
• company holidays
• well-being benefits
• up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation