Accessioning PersonnelLab Assistant
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Job Location:
Bothell, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 22 - 25
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Accessioning department at Viome is responsible for receiving unpacking processing and recording all laboratory samples sent for testing. This is an essential role that requires attention to detail and the ability to focus in an environment that may have background noise and activity. The majority of this role is set in a sterile environment sterile practices must be observed and maintained. This position involves handling and working with potentially hazardous materials including customer specimens in a laboratory setting. You will be in constant contact with other departments and will be vital to ensuring customer samples are run within turnaround time expectations.
This role is an entry level position that has many routes to grow within the laboratory depending on your background. Join us on our quest to build a world where illness is optional. At Viome our goal is to digitize decode and decipher human biology to prevent treat and cure chronic diseases and order to enhance our understanding of the origin and progression of diseases we use a systems biology approach combined with mRNA analysis and our state-of-the-art artificial intelligence platform. Our direct-to-consumer service analyzes gene expressions (mRNA) in order to provide individuals with health insights and precision nutrition to live a healthier life. This growing platform of 300000 samples enables us to enhance our understanding of human biology as a system in order to develop predictive biomarkers precision diagnostics and precision therapeutics to prevent and intercept chronic diseases.
Responsibilities
- Specific Duties Activities and Responsibilities in this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Follow sterile techniques and proper usage of PPE.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in regards to patient specimens and lab equipment.
- Follow safety protocols and laboratory regulations including:
- Good Clinical and Laboratory Practices (GLP) as well as Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendment (CLIA).
- Receive and accession samples into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
- Enter upload and ensure accuracy and completeness of information pertaining to samples.
- Ability to identify problem samples/shipments and discern if the issue needs to be escalated to leadership.
- Perform specimen preparation labeling handling processing and storage.
- This includes aliquoting both manually and using automated methods.
- Specimen types include but are not limited to: Stool Blood and Saliva.
- Ability to work in an accurate and timely manner in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ensure appropriate storage and transfer of each physical sample through the entire sample lifecycle.
- Assist with sample independent judgment and prioritize without direct supervision.
- Work with others as part of a team while maintaining professionalism.
- Assist in training new staff on laboratory procedures.
- Assist with general laboratory equipment maintenance and record keeping
- Perform other duties as assigned by Lead or other Senior Accessioning staff.
- Report any laboratory related concerns to the Accessioning lead and/or the General Supervisor.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Required:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- 1 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory performing CLIA level high complexity testing
- OR:Experience working with clinical samples in a regulated laboratory (CLIA/CAP).
- Associate or bachelors degree in Life Sciences.
- Preferred:2 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory performing CLIA level high complexity tests.
- Experience working in a regulated laboratory (CLIA/CAP).Earned Bachelors degree in Biology Molecular Biology Immunology Chemistry or Lab in a high throughput clinical research or pathology testing laboratory.
- Experience with LIMS systems and web-based applications.
- Experience with HIPAA compliance.
- Any additional training or courses relevant to the role.
Working Conditions
- Though not a common occurrence the applicant must be flexible to work different shifts such as weekends and evenings as the position requires.
- Flexibility and willingness to work with more than the standard sample types is required.
- Pipetting of multiple samples is a routine task ability to accurately and cleanly accomplish this by using GLP is required.
Physical requirements
- Perform data entry into computer systems for extended periods during the workday.
- Lift and carry objects weighing up to 25lbs as required for job tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to safely navigate ladders or climb if necessary.
- Wear personal protective gear correctly and consistently while in the laboratory following safety protocols.
- Move throughout the laboratory and its various departments including walking and potentially standing for extended periods.
- Viome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact contact information to discuss your needs. We will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job.
$22.50 - $25 an hour
At Viome we are committed to pay transparency and equity. We comply with Washington States Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) and believe in providing fair and equitable compensation to all of our employees.
We believe that transparency in pay is essential to promoting fairness and accountability in our workplace. Therefore we will provide candidates with the salary range for this position during the interview process. We also welcome and encourage candidates to discuss their compensation expectations with us during this process.
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
11 Paid Holidays
Generous Personal Time Off
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other legally protected status. We value diversity equity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects these values.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Access
- Hospital Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Military Experience
- Visio
- Office Experience
- Sharepoint
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Administrative Experience
- Human Resources
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