Assistant Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This Lab Technician role is dedicated to sample Receiving and Accessioning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specimen Receipt and Verification:

• Receive and log incoming specimens and samples.
• Verify specimen information aProductst intake documents and manifests.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and meet submission criteria.
• Enter data and QC sample information both manually and electronically.
• Knowledge of how to resolve sample and document discrepancies.
• Work with other team members to collect information as needed.
• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing.

Accessioning:

• Accurately enter specimen information into the laboratory documentation management solutions, LIMS or scans.
• Assign unique accession numbers to each specimen to include labeling specimens for testing and or shipment.
• Facilitate specimens to the appropriate workflows for downstream testing.
• Maintain required logs representing current samples in for testing.

Quality Control:

• Inspect specimens for proper collection, labeling, and packaging.
• Identify and document any discrepancies or issues with specimens.
• Communicate with program management or client services to resolve specimen-related issues.
• Perform quality checks on all deliverables to customers.
• Partner with other employees to ensure a second QC check when required.

Sample Preparation:

• Centrifuge, aliquot, and prepare samples as required for testing.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for different types of specimens.
• Maintain chain of custody for all specimens.
• Prepare and/or QC shipments going to external sites.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and complete records of specimen receipt and processing.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety and quality control protocols.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Communication:

• Liaise with laboratory staff regarding specimen status and issues.
• Assistance and support to laboratory personnel as needed.
• Ensure customer satisfaction throughout laboratory processing
• Primary customer contact for all laboratory tests and clinical trial testing.
• Ensure all customer needs are met from sample delivery to final reporting and end of testing deliverables.
• Ensure that policies and procedures in area of responsibility reflect current practice.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor and manage supplies related to specimen receiving and processing.
• Order and restock supplies as necessary.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in training and continuing education to stay current.
• Train other personnel as required.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the laboratory.