Sample Processing Associate - Weekend PM

Position Overview

The Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing is responsible for performing the day-to-day operations of the Specimen Processing Department including lab productivity and process line support, such as accessioning, processing, automation usage, sample racking, lab maintenance, and lab cleaning, as well as other lab support tasks. The role follows all Laboratory policies and procedures and maintains accurate data reporting practices. Shift: Sat-Mon, 6p-630a.

Essential Duties

• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of problems and problem resolutions following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Support department goals that align with organizational priorities.
• Work with leadership to identify and progress on individual development goals.
• Support operational initiatives including quality and process improvements, SOP development, department inspections and audits.
• Complete all mandatory training assignments and annual competencies within established timelines.
• Handle and dispose of all specimens following standard precautions and applicable safety policies.
• Understand and comply with all lab and safety regulations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and activities to maintain and improve team morale.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing workload.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• High level of listening skills and attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to flex hours and work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated and standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day each.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands, pinch, turn, and reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Tolerate handling of bodily fluids and solids.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or related field.
• Experience in a laboratory or similar environment with maintaining sample integrity, following procedures and protocols, and sample collecting/handling.
• Knowledge and understanding of CAP, GLP, GDP, CLIA, NYSDOH, and HIPAA.
• Experience in troubleshooting automation and performing instrument maintenance.
• Lean experience (Kaizen, Kanban, root cause analysis, countermeasure implementation).