Laboratory Operational Assistant
- Lancaster
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Level I - Minimum
- Under the direction of the laboratory management, ensures that lab supplies are ordered and stocked.
- Maintains inventory documentation and communicates to laboratory management when there are delays in supply delivery to the lab.
- Works within the Purchase Ordering system and communicates to administrative personnel to ensure all paperwork is available for accounts payable.
- Follow-up communication with vendors on all pending incoming orders.
- Always maintain supply areas in audit-ready conditions.
- Fast and accurate process of supplies from receiving to shelves.
- Maintain accurate accountability of inventory within the assigned database.
- Ensures proper handling of receipts and purchase orders.
- Providing support to the Reporting Officer as needed. This may include receipt of client calls for reprinting of reports, executing administrative tasks associated with result cleanings as indicated in query management tool, and other reporting responsibilities as needed.
- Provides support to Sample Management as needed, including unpacking, accessioning, flow and storage of samples, and archiving.
- Retrieve and provide samples to laboratory as requested.
- Perform manual processing of samples in the laboratory, including but not limited to, sample aliquoting, and special handling.
- Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab.
- Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies. Perform housecleaning and laboratory cleaning as required.
- Work closely with and communicate with other lab assistants to complete daily activities efficiently.
- Level II - Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I plus the following:
- Perform manual processing of samples in the laboratory, including but not limited to, PBMC isolation, sample aliquoting, and special handling.
- Crosstrain appropriate personnel in qualified job tasks.
- Level III - Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I and II plus the following:
- Under the direction of the laboratory technologists and laboratory supervisor, ensures that lab testing is performed according to established global protocols, timelines and established procedures (SOPs) to generate high-quality, error-free, analytical results.
- Perform other laboratory-related tasks such as sample sorting, archiving, instrument maintenance etc. as directed by the laboratory management.
- Demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills through supervision, coaching, mentoring of others as required
- Level I/II
- High School Diploma or GED acceptable, Associate of Applied Science preferred
- Level III
- Associate of Applied Science acceptable, Bachelor of Applied Science preferred
- Level I/II
- Laboratory experience is beneficial but no prior experience is needed.
- Level III
- Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience is required.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
- Energetic and hard working.
- Willing to work overtime as needed to accomplish tasks
- Strong analytical, logistics, leadership and communication skills: verbal and written.
- Self-motivated.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite and Outlook.
- Ability to lift packages greater than 40 pounds.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays