Medical Laboratory Technician I/II

Position days and hours - Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 

Core Responsibilities Include:  

• Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow to ensure orders are entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered and are correctly processed/transported including:
• Verifies specimens for add-on tests are available and acceptable and generates add-on test orders. Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action. Appropriately documents unacceptable specimens.
• Support operational lab staff with biorepository; organize and stores samples of biological material, blood, bone marrow aspirate, cells, and DNA.
• Perform sample receiving and accessioning by following relevant SOPs.
• Aid and gather information from Customer to obtain the required information required to complete the accessioning process.
• Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt.  Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action. Appropriately documents unacceptable specimens.
• Verifies sample acceptability prior to testing.
• Performs some aspects of the clinical testing protocols including: 
• Semi-automated and manual DNA isolations.
• Quantify and normalize isolated DNA.
• Conducts biorepository activities. Collects, catalogs, and stores samples of biological material for laboratory research as well as patient testing.
• Operate laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges, automated cell counters, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, fluorometer, etc. Use automated equipment that analyzes multiple samples at the same time. 
• Performs a quality secondary review of work such as accessioning as well as data entry in logs to ensure accurate information.
• Performs some aspects of the post-analytic workflow including: distribution of results, filing testing documentation, archiving samples, and checking for data entry errors. 
• Ensures quality of operations: 
• Performs required Quality System responsibilities including initiating “Quality Occurrence Reports, Customer Complaints,” etc.
• Meets competency standards of the department. 
• Ensures that personal continuing education requirements are met. 
• Ensures integrity of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) by following established protocols and participating in the maintenance and enhancements of the LIMS.
• Follows all required safety procedures, assumes a proactive role in laboratory safety.  Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.
• Provides customer service excellence:
• Answers telephones when needed, using proper telephone etiquette.
• Adheres to HIPPA and PHI standards; maintains patient confidentiality.
• Sends reviewed results to clients.
• Performs inventory control activities related to Laboratory supplies in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner for assigned perpetual inventories by professional standards and established internal procedures.

You Bring:

• High School diploma, or equivalent.  Some college coursework and/or relevant certification(s) preferred.  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study highly preferred. For the MLT II, typically, 2+ years’ experience in a Clinical Laboratory, or Blood Bank environment.
• Medical Laboratory Technician degree and licensed by the State of CA.
• Experience analyzing complex data, troubleshoot technical issues and make valid scientific conclusions.
• Proficient computer and Microsoft Office program skills (Word, Outlook, Excel), and the ability to learn new software programs.

We Bring:

• A beautiful modern facility centrally located in San Diego County, with many jobs conducive to flexible scheduling and telework options.
• A welcoming breakroom for gathering with hosted hot/cold beverages and healthy convenience foods, and an available micro-market to get you through the day.
• A positive workplace culture with an emphasis on support, respect and belonging.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment where you will learn, grow, and make new friends.
• Competitive pay, discretionary bonus program, incentive stock options, generous benefit options, 401k with a fully vested employer match, and generous time off benefits.