Job Description

Job Overview:

• ​The Clinical Lab Associate I (CLA), Specimen Processing is responsible for performing the day-to-day operations of the Specimen Processing Department including, but not limited to, lab productivity and process line support, such as: accessioning, processing, automation usage, sample racking, lab maintenance, and lab cleaning, as well as other lab support tasks.
• The Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing follows all Laboratory policies and procedures and maintains accurate data reporting practices to ensure consistent and diligent execution of Specimen Processing.
• This role supports shares the responsibility of ensuring the Specimen Processing department operates effectively.
• The function of this position is performed under the guided direction of the Specimen Processing Supervisor or designee.

**​Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following:

**- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.

• Maintain documentation of problems and problem resolutions following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Support department goals that align with organizational priorities.
• Work with leadership to identify and progress on individual development goals that align with organizational priorities.
• Support operational initiatives including, but not limited to, quality and process improvements, SOP development, department inspections and audits.
• Complete all mandatory training assignments and annual competencies within established timelines.
• Handle and dispose of all specimens following standard precautions and applicable safety policies.
• Understand and comply with all lab and safety regulations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and activities to maintain and improve team morale.

**​Meet performance and behavior expectations listed below:

**- Exemplify the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Quality, and Innovation at all times.

• Self-motivation with a results-driven approach.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in written and verbal communications.
• Act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

**​Demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities:

**- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, adapt to changing workload and circumstances effectively and respond to new information quickly.

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization through both verbal and written communication.
• High level of listening skills and attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

**​Abilities:

**- Ability to flex hours and work nights and/or weekends as needed to support the success of ES Labs.

• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Understand potential exposure to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating and freezing elements.
• Tolerate the handling of bodily fluids and solids (e.g., blood, urine and feces).
• Ability and means to travel to and work at all other sites within the same city, as needed.​

Requirements:

• ​High School Degree/General Education Diploma.
• Experience using computers to include Internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills:

• ​Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or field related to the essential duties of the job.
• Experience in a laboratory or similar environment with maintaining sample integrity, following procedures and protocols, and sample collecting/handling.
• Knowledge and understanding of CAP, GLP, GDP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and HIPAA.
• Experience in troubleshooting automation and performing instrument maintenance.
• Lean experience (Kaizen, Kanban, root cause analysis, countermeasure implementation, etc.)​

You should be proficient in:

• Laboratory Operations
• Quality Management Systems
• Specimen Processing
• Clinical Laboratory