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Job Title : Clinical Laboratory Assistant II
Location : Tucson, AZ
Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent
Overview
This job located in the CLIA/Clinical Laboratory. Responsible for all steps of sample processing and performing moderate to high complexity laboratory testing on clinical specimens, reporting results and complying with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Test Instructions, and related CAP/CLIA regulations and guidelines. Participates in scientific studies and activities supporting registrational and nonregistrational clinical trials.
Responsibilities
• Accessioning and processing blood samples, including serum and plasma separation.
• Assisting in specimen testing.
• Assisting in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control procedures.
• Maintaining daily records of laboratory equipment preparation.
• Accessioning samples into the laboratory.
• Maintaining and ordering equipment supplies.
• Utilizing good documentation practices and following laboratory safety procedures.
• Participate in routine lab maintenance and lab safety inspections
• Scan slides and perform necessary image quality adjustments
• Other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor Degree in an appropriate discipline required
•2 years experience in a laboratory or medical experience required, including but not limited to performing research and development experiments, specimen processing in a clinical lab, and laboratory assisting in a hospital or reference laboratory setting skills required.
Knowledge, Skill or Ability:
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and laboratory information systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.