What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Legacy?
Company Overview: Legacy is the largest male fertility clinic in North America, offering customers the ability to test their sperm from the comfort of their home and preserve their fertility for future use. Legacy's fertility solutions are trusted by leading health plans, employee benefits providers, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs to reduce costs and drive better outcomes by prioritizing male-factor fertility. Founded at Harvard University in 2018, Legacy pioneered direct access to male fertility information, allowing customers to test for semen analysis, DNA fragmentation analysis, STI testing, and cryopreserve their sperm without leaving their homes. Legacy is currently available across the United States and is the only digital fertility clinic to offer both post-thaw analysis and multi-site storage for maximum viability and security of all samples. To learn more about Legacy, visit us at givelegacy.com.
Job Description: Reporting directly to the General Lab Supervisor, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting with the overall quality and success of laboratory operations.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and accession specimens
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records
- Coordinate and manage laboratory supplies
- Assist with various administrative tasks
- Follow GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and report any non-conformity of SOPs to the Supervisor
- Assist the laboratory team in completing assigned projects
- Maintain best-in-class client experience standards
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field
- 1 to 2 years of experience, ideally in the healthcare or life sciences space
- Extremely strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record of issue spotting and escalating issues as necessary
- Demonstrated success in completing tasks on time
