Under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), the Laboratory Equipment Maintenance and Support Technician assists in the operation of automated equipment and performs laboratory maintenance to support high-complexity tests. This role is responsible for maintaining lab equipment, ensuring the efficient functioning of liquid-handling robots and array scanners, and supporting daily production goals through accurate and timely lab processes
Job Requirements:
- Education: BSc or MS in Molecular Biology or related field.
- Experience: 1+ years of molecular biology laboratory experience preferred.
- Skills: Detail-oriented, organized, and adept at handling lab tasks independently and within teams. Demonstrates problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new tasks.
5 month contract
location: SAN DIEGO, California
job type: Contract
salary: $23.00 - 24.50 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Laboratory Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
- Maintains and operates automated laboratory equipment, including liquid-handling robots and array scanners.
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
- Assists licensed CLS staff with automated equipment used for high-complexity tests as directed by the lab supervisor.
- Maintains and operates automated laboratory equipment, including liquid-handling robots and array scanners.
- Specimen Handling and Processing:
- Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, preparation, and data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Processes DNA samples through the Infinum assay according to established protocols.
- Documents batch records accurately and reports any deviations that may occur during processing.
- Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, preparation, and data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Troubleshooting and Issue Escalation:
- Conducts basic troubleshooting of lab equipment and systems.
- Recognizes when to escalate issues and reports them to engineering through the ticketing system.
- Conducts basic troubleshooting of lab equipment and systems.
- Inventory Management:
- Maintains lab supplies, consumables, and reagents to ensure sufficient stock for uninterrupted operations.
- Tracks lab incidents and maintains inventory records as per lab protocols.
- Maintains lab supplies, consumables, and reagents to ensure sufficient stock for uninterrupted operations.
- Team Collaboration and Communication:
- Works effectively in a team environment, shares credit for successes, and is receptive to feedback.
- Communicates work-in-progress (WIP) status to the next shift to ensure smooth workflow.
- Engages professionally with internal and external personnel to support lab operations.
- Works effectively in a team environment, shares credit for successes, and is receptive to feedback.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Follows all safety protocols and lab procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Applies relevant safety rules and takes immediate action to resolve issues when needed.
- Follows all safety protocols and lab procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 1 year of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
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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.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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