Clinical Laboratory Associate Level 1

Duties:

The Laboratory Associate 1 is responsible for handling biological samples, reagents, and materials in support of clinical laboratory testing. This is an entry level laboratory-based position whose primary functions will include a combination of clinical operations support and patient testing services.

1. Experimental Responsibilities – 70%

– Receive, inspect, and accession clinical samples

– Execute assigned clinical sample processing utilizing approved SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and following related WI (Work Instructions)

– Processes include extraction of DNA from human whole blood, quantitative PCR (qPCR), and data analysis

– Operate a variety of laboratory equipment (e.g., qPCR thermocyclers, electronic pipettes, centrifuges, robot automation, etc.)

– Perform sample processing in compliance with the Clinical Quality Management System and record all experimental details in real-time

– Communicate and support resolution of any issues/deviations that arise

2. Operational Responsibilities – 30%

– Read and follow all company guidelines, policies, and SOPs

– Contribute to laboratory cleaning and maintenance duties and associated documentation (e.g., maintenance logs, physical/electronic inventories, labelling)

– Abide by all safety requirements as defined by the company, including proper use of personal protective equipment for working with human materials and chemicals

– Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Requirements:

– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and a focus on high-quality results

– Responds quickly to assignments and readily adapts to changing job duties.

– Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment

– Good problem-solving, documentation, and time management skills

– Has a positive attitude and a good work ethic

– Innovative, by adapting to new challenges, performing work without assistance but can identify when guidance is required. Taking new roles and accepting current ideas

– Pioneering, by demonstrating the ability to identify obstacles or other issues and successfully communicate these to the appropriate manager

– Achieving Excellence, by adhering to good work practices and compliance with quality procedures to deliver the required results

– Diverse, by considering other points of view while communicating their own

– Professional, by maintaining personal standards in both communication with team members and the quality of work

– BSc. or MSc. in relevant subject (with wet lab research projects) or equivalent experience*.

– Advantageous, but not essential, 1 year of laboratory experience (preferably in a regulatory environment)

* Equivalent experience must include basic knowledge in scientific method, math skills, (including simple algebra), knowledge of chemistry and biology.