Labcorp Hiring for Lab Technician – Entry level, will train! at South San Francisco, CA Full Time

Monogram Biosciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician to join its team in South San Francisco, CA. This position will be working in the in the Front End / Preanalytical department. In this position, you will perform both semi-automated and manual testing with the overall goal of providing results that will be used in the treatment of HIV, HCV, COVID-19, and other viral infections. Assays performed in this department use cellular virology techniques to determine susceptibility to antiretroviral drugs and COVID-19 drug development and treatment guidance.

This is a great entry-level opportunity to join an innovative laboratory and receive targeted one-on-one training that will help the individual grow in a career in the biotechnology field!

The schedule for this position will be Monday – Friday, 6am-2:30pm, with rotating weekends (one month on, one month off working weekends).

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine laboratory duties within the Front End / PreAnalytical areas including:
  • Specimen receiving and data entry in LIS
  • Operation of instrumentation
  • Recording of equipment daily readings, function checks and preventative maintenance
  • Completion of QA Documents
• Responsible for sample preparation steps including Aliquoting, Beading, Lysing as well as Molecular Extraction techniques
• Perform inventory control
• Practice aseptic / sterile techniques
• May participate in creating Standard Operating Procedures
• Comply with all safety/infection control policies and procedures
• Communicate with outside departments including Molecular Lab, Research and Development, Client Services and Pharma Project Managers

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Biology, Chemistry, or similar biological scientific discipline
• Previous lab experience a plus, but not required
• Laboratory experience performing assays utilizing instrumentation a plus
• Understanding and familiarity with aseptic technique and good specimen handling
• Strong computer skills: familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is beneficial
• Experience with SOPs, QA and QC standards
• Must have good organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in collaborative, flexible work environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, during training
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Pay Range: $28.39-35.00/hour

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.

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