# Laboratory Technician - Closing Shift- 1323 **Company:** [Millennium Health](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/siFrDZSVzr88s1iC4RbRho.md) **Location:** San Diego, United States **Workplace:** on site **Employment type:** Full-time **Department:** Lab Operations [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/c9769ebc-eb00-461c-b0f8-978e04b05197) ## Description Under direct supervision, will be responsible for performing pre-analytical and assisting with the analytical procedures for patient testing. **REQUIREMENTS** **Bachelor Degree in a Hard Scientific Field** **1+ Years of experience in a professional laboratory** **JOB LOCATION** **Rancho Bernardo, CA** **WORK SCHEDULE** - **5 days a week, Tuesday thru Saturday - 8 hours per day** - **Shift time is 4:00 pm to 12:30 am** - **10% Shift differential on hours worked between 9pm and 4am** - **$200.00 weekend differential when hours are worked on Saturday and Sunday** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** The following are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in this position is responsible. This position is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions for which the individual has demonstrated competency through performance. **Laboratory** - Assists with testing all test methods approved by CAP and CLIA under Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Supervision. - May provide training and guidance to other Laboratory Technicians, Laboratory Assistants and Data Entry personnel as well as other laboratory personnel as appropriate - Assists in process improvement activities such as quality, safety, document management and control, and proficiency testing - May assist with the implementation of test methods from internal and external sources - May interact with vendors on special projects such as test method validations and new equipment - May participate in technical studies designed to improve or validate clinical laboratory testing methods - Required to work closely with CLSs and report all problems to Lead, laboratory operations; Supervisor and/or Director - Assists with instrument maintenance and repair - Performs preventative maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment and instruments - Perform instrument troubleshooting, repairs and quality control procedures - Monitors reagent and supply inventory - May prepare laboratory reagents and assay materials according to SOPs, standard laboratory recipes/formulas under CLS supervision - Organizes patient specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and CLS review - Assists in writing Laboratory documents such as Standard Operating Procedures and departmental forms - Required to follow all safety procedures, policies, precautions, and Quality Assurance - Other duties as required **SECONDARY ACCOUNTABILITIES** Remains aware of evolving needs and opportunities, showing flexibility in doing whatever is appropriate to support the Company’s success. Pursues educational opportunities to maintain advanced and up-to-date knowledge in the field. Performs all other related duties as required and assigned and understands that the items in this description are not all-inclusive. ## Requirements **EDUCATION** Requires BS or BA in a Hard Scientific Field **EXPERIENCE** - 1+ years of general laboratory. Knowledge of laboratory terminology a plus. - 1+ year of professional laboratory experience required (CLIA/CAP environment preferred) **SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES** - Work in a repetitive environment at a fast pace - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) - Ability to be a team player as well as work independently - Must be dependable and reliable - Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with peers and managers - Ability to ensure HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance policy, procedures, and standards are always adhered to. - Ability to ensure administrative, physical and technical cyber security controls are always adhered to. **PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:** - This position will require the following physical requirements; sitting (20 %), walking (10 %), standing (70 %), lifting up to 20 lbs on an occasional basis. - This position will require the following mental requirements; ability to read and understand standard operating procedures, ability to convert SOP instructions into work-related tasks, able to perform simple calculations as required in the SOP, able to use judgment when there is a deviation in the system and effectively communicate any discrepancy to his/her supervisor. **ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS** - Employee is exposed regularly to moderate pressure/moderate stress situations, and therefore must be able to thrive in this type of environment. - Employee must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level. - Employee must be able to work an extended schedule as needed. **POTENTIAL HIRING RANGE:** - $45,760.00 - $48,880.00 - Offers are based on skills, knowledge, and abilities of the selected candidate. Millennium Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and E-verify participant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. [California Employee Privacy Notice - Millennium Health LLC](https://www.millenniumhealth.com/california-employee-privacy-notice/) ## Benefits Benefits Offered:   - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance  - 401k with Company Match   - Paid Time off and Holidays  - Tuition Assistance  - Behavioral and Health Care Resources  - Opportunity to apply to our Clinical Toxicologist Scientist training program