Temporary Laboratory Technician in Aliso Viejo, California at NeoGenomics Laboratories

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

NeoGenomics is looking for a Temporary Laboratory Technician to join the FISH team in Aliso Viejo who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is a temporary position with a Sunday - Thursday, 10:00am - 6:30pm shift.

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Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, or within a training environment, the Laboratory Technician will assist with responsibilities associated with processing specimens for clinical testing and will provide general support for the laboratory following established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Receives, organizes and processes clinical specimens accurately. Identifies worksheet, computer, and specimen problems and demonstrates ability to either resolve or elevate to licensed personnel appropriately
• Prepares and organizes written data, printouts, and other documents for licensed technologist to review
• Prepares testing equipment, assists with preventative maintenance
• Reports problems concerning individual tasks, equipment, and supplies to the Laboratory Supervisor or the Lead Technologist to ensure timely resolution
• Operates automated equipment per SOP
• Prepares reagents and controls using automated or fixed measuring devices following established SOP’s. Maintains complete and accurate records of reagents
• Responds promptly to pathologists, managers/supervisors/lead, technologists, and administrative requests
• Read and understand all SOP’s related to the department and adhere to all department rules and protocols
• Logging of Quality Control and Quality Assurance results for review by licensed technologist and supervisor’s monthly signoff
  

Experience, Educations and Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree is required (in a life or physical science field is strongly preferred) / or AA or AS degree in conjunction with Medical Laboratory Technician License
• At least one year of applied laboratory experience
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques preferred
• Basic understanding of MS Office programs
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards

The Clinical Laboratory focus specializes in specimen testing for clinical lab samples. Conducts quality control on samples, testing procedures, and results. Maintains and troubleshoots instruments and equipment. Complies with regulatory agency requirements. This role focuses on learning and executing basic, routine tasks that follow clearly defined procedures, with close supervision and detailed instructions, requiring minimal independent judgment and having an impact limited to individual responsibilities with interaction primarily within the immediate team.