Lab Tech I

Job Title: Lab Tech I
Location: Pasadena CA 91105
Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension)
Work hours: 7:30am to 4pm

Job description:

• 1 year experience
• Not currently attending school
• Commute less than 25 miles from site
• Positive and professional attitude
• Strong teamwork skills
• Attention to detail

Job Description:

• The Lab Assistant supports the Endocrine lab by contributing to specimen processing office administration and general laboratory operations. This position is critical for ensuring the accuracy and consistency of lab workflows and upholding the credibility of the lab.

Specimen Processing

• Receives blood samples delivered by mail FedEx courier etc.
• Assigns a unique barcode to each specimen and preps samples for testing.
• Separates blood from serum using a centrifuge.
• Checks and verifies incoming paperwork for accuracy and completeness. Resolves any issues or concerns related to samples or paperwork.
• Provides excellent customer service and communicates with clients (other labs doctors offices Norris and Keck Medical Centers).
• Ensures utmost attention to detail to avoid errors as improper handling or mislabeling can have significant consequences.
• Does not perform data entry related to sample processing; this is handled by a related team.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel and MS Word.

Office Support

• Prepares patient past sheets verifies patient records and performs data entry tasks.
• Assists with patient billing documentation.
• Disperses patient reports via fax email or mail.
• Handles various administrative tasks in support of lab workflow.

General Laboratory Tasks

• Organizes archives and pulls samples to and from freezers.
• Monitors and records temperatures in storage units.
• Assists with instrument maintenance and routine inventory checks.
• Prepares and ships supply orders to clients.
• Carries out other routine lab duties and general clean-up as needed.
• Ideal Candidate Profile
• Has experience or knowledge in a medical office or laboratory environment (minimum of 12 months desired; school or volunteer work is acceptable).
• BA/BS degree is not required.
• Reliable punctual and presents a professional appearance.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy.
• Problem solver-actively seeks accurate information and does not make assumptions.
• Strong communicator and team player with good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Able to function in a serious structured work setting; more extraverted personalities may not be the best fit.
• Must have no classes or other commitments that conflict with scheduled work hours.
• Comfortable with stable long-term work commitments.
• Understands laboratory workflow and the importance of the Pre-Analytical Analytical and Post-Analytical phases.
• May be trained and comply with lab policies and procedures including Exposure Control (bloodborne pathogens) Chemical Hazards and lab Quality Control and Assurance Programs.
• Performs documentation thoroughly and organizes work for efficient task completion.
• Department provides intensive training and seeks workers who may be a good fit for long-term roles (possible transition to Lab Tech though not guaranteed).
• Lab environment is suited for those who prefer consistent structured work rather than frequent challenges or discoveries.
• Required to commute to the lab reliably and arrive on time.
• Temporary workers may be considered for permanent positions based on performance and department needs.
• This is a hands-on position responsible for specimen processing office administration and general laboratory support. The ideal candidate values consistency accuracy and teamwork in a professional laboratory setting and is seeking meaningful and stable experience in the medical laboratory field.