Laboratory Assistant (Flow Cytometry)

Responsibilities

• Complete and prepare documentation in compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Perform and document all specimen test procedures with accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in accordance with current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines.
• Exercise good judgment in assessing whether test procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
• Identify abnormal progress of test procedure, potential QC failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned.
• Assist in the review and development of laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Identify process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs or reduce turnaround times. Assist in the implementation of changes as assigned.
• Notify inventory staff of supply shortages.
• Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and off-site lectures and meetings.

Criteria / Requirements

• Good organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients and other stakeholders deem relevant.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Proficiency with pipetting and molecular biology laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
• Proficiency with basic laboratory calculations, such as dilutions and weight.

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