What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytogenetics Laboratory Aide position at Hematologics?
HematoLogics has an exciting opportunity for a laboratory aide to join our Cytogenetics team at our clinical laboratory facilities located on the beautiful Seattle waterfront. This is a full time and on-site position. The Cytogenetics Laboratory Aide supports the clinical laboratory in various quality assurance and maintenance tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the clinical laboratory environment and be a part of a team that is deeply committed to patient care.
HematoLogics was founded over twenty years ago with the goal of assembling a group of people who are passionate about the application of advanced technologies to diagnosing and managing patients with leukemia or lymphoma. We are at the forefront of medical diagnostics for hematologic malignancies and are dedicated to outstanding quality and patient care. The interdisciplinary application, technical integration, and understanding of multiple technologies are the foundation for our exceptional service to our clients as well as ongoing learning opportunities for our team members.
Our shared HematoLogics mission is to learn and innovate through teamwork, changing medicine for the future. We actively work together to create a positive, enjoyable, and inclusive work environment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform laboratory support duties, including filing, label making, collating slides or files, archiving, scanning set up forms etc. under the general direction of the Cytogenetic supervisor
- Perform duties in various labs as designated
- Participate in inventory control and restocking of reagents and supplies
- Prepare and label reagents
- Perform the appropriate quality assurance, maintenance, and documentation necessary for reagents and equipment
- Perform various aspects of the wet lab processes as permitted and as directed by assigned team lead and/or director
- Adhere to the laboratory’s quality management policies, including documentation of quality assurance activities
- Comply with company policies and procedures
- Weekday shift Monday through Friday while training and may include Saturday/weekend rotations as scheduled. Tentative shift hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (subject to change, defined by assigned duties)
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science is preferred but not required. An Associate of Science degree and/or equivalent professional experience will be strongly considered
- Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred
- Works successfully in a team environment
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Passion for providing high-quality and industry-leading diagnostic services as well as patient care
- Deeply committed to continuous learning
Physical presence at our Seattle laboratory is an essential job function of this role. HematoLogics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please communicate this need to Human Resources.
This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will need to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be approved for medical or religious accommodations.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
HematoLogics offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company for employees and 50% of premiums paid for an employee’s spouse/partner/dependents. Long-term disability coverage is provided with 100% of monthly premiums paid for by the company. We offer up to 6% match at 6 months tenure and beyond for 401K contributions by the employee. Vacation is distributed on an accrual basis. At 1 year tenure, an employee will have accrued 12 days vacation. 10 days of Sick Time off will be front-loaded and available upon your start date. 11 paid holidays. We offer tuition reimbursement, anniversary awards, profit-sharing bonuses, 100% coverage of ORCA card or $50 per month onsite parking, and a variety of other benefits to recognize our team’s meaningful contributions to patient care and the company.
Salary : $29 - $35
