Laboratory Technician - *Histotech in Training*

Overview

The Lab Tech I is responsible for conducting laboratory processes that support specimen processing and testing. This position works with department management and quality team members to ensure that laboratory activities are defined, documented, and completed to support inspection readiness and that compliance is maintained through procedures, training, and documentation.

Responsibility

Each employee's specific job responsibilities are uniquely defined by their individual training plan and assigned duties, but are generally defined as follows :

• Complying with the laboratory's technical, administrative and safety policies, and procedures.
• Operating high complexity testing.
• Participating in the laboratory's quality assurance plan, adhering to quality control and preventive maintenance policies, and appropriately documenting these activities.
• Working as part of a team to produce repeatable quality results.
• Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory space.
• Participating in proficiency testing in the same manner as routine samples.
• Participating in continuing education according to accepted laboratory standards.
• Actively participating in successful and timely completion of training and competency assessment as outlined in the laboratory and departmental training programs.

Qualifications

• Doctoral, bachelor's, or master's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
• California only : CLS trainee license or a CLS or CGMBS license issued by California.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
• Some schedule flexibility- occasional overtime hours may be required.
• Basic proficiency with computers (Excel, other Office tools) and statistics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive documentation skills and attention to detail skills including the ability to follow written procedures, the ability to organize information, ensures that data is recorded correctly and can be easily understood by others.

Physical Requirements

Lifting Requirements - medium work or exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force consistently.

Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending / descending, communicating, observing, reaching, and repetitive motion.

Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions - exposure to fumes, dust, extreme temperatures, wet and / or humid, noise, vibration, mists or gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and radiant energy hazards.

OSHA Category I - duties performed routinely requires exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.