You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated Sample Technician to assist in handling and processing samples with precision and adherence to compliance standards. The role involves managing storage conditions, supporting laboratory functions, and ensuring safety protocols within the laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Sample Handling & Processing: Aliquots qualification and customer samples with high precision and accuracy. Prepares labels using automated and manual systems.
- Compliance & Documentation: Records observations and completes paperwork in strict accordance with GLP/GCLP guidelines, SOPs, and protocols. Maintains sample management tracking logs and documents discrepancies.
- Storage & Inventory Management: Monitors proper storage conditions (location, temperature, freezer conditions). Performs freezer inventory and cycle counts. Participates in an on-call rotation for freezer temperature monitoring and response.
- Lab Support: Handles general laboratory support functions including supply inventory, equipment maintenance (freezer, plate washers, plate readers), and daily laboratory cleaning.
- Safety: Adheres to all laboratory safety policies, including proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Biology or a related field is required. (A High School diploma with additional experience in a regulated lab/CRO setting may be substituted).
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a regulated laboratory or Clinical Research Organization (CRO).
- Prior training and hands-on experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques is required. Training/experience with GLP and/or GCLP is highly preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a regulated laboratory or Clinical Research Organization (CRO).
Skills
- Strong pipetting proficiency (high precision and accuracy).
- Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Excel and Outlook).
- Ability to work comfortably with lab equipment such as single/multi-channel pipettes, plate washers, and plate readers.
Additional Requirements
- Need to be comfortable being added to the nighttime call list.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Life Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk work environments (warehouse or industrial areas), high-risk/ high-error job duties that could result in life-threatening injury or death, operation of heavy-duty machinery, working with hazardous chemicals, exposure to other dangerous materials, such as drugs and sharp instruments. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
