The focus of the clinical laboratory associate will be on the receipt, triage, and accessioning of patient samples submitted to the CLIA laboratory for testing.
location: Durham, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $20 - 22 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Associate
responsibilities:
- Responsible for unpacking samples from shipping containers and accessioning samples into LIMS including troubleshooting sample issue and LIMS errors.
- Be able to prioritize workload to meet production goals in throughput and quality.
- Responsible for equipment maintenance according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining sufficient inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
- Check, monitor, and record temperature and perform root cause analysis of deviations and implement a resolution or initiate a service request as necessary.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Assist in performing annual review of standard operating procedures.
- Manage organizing and maintaining laboratory, equipment, personnel, and training documents.
- Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management.
- Write and revise standard operating procedures, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
qualifications:
- Required AA or high school diploma with lab experience.
- Prefer at least 1 year of related experiences in a high complexity laboratory.
- Demonstrate a high level of competency when following processing steps in protocol and in all other supporting functions.
- Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
- Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
- Ability to work as part of a team within a highly collaborative environment.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly and honestly.
- Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality.
- Ability to participate in projects and complete assignments as expected.
- Ability to analyze and solve basic issues.
- High volume laboratory experience preferred.
- Flexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of Clinical Laboratory.
skills: GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
