What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Associate (Aliso Viejo, CA) position at Ultimate Staffing?
Job Title: Data Entry/Accessioning
TEMP TO HIRE
Position Type: Full-time
Schedule Options: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation: $22/hour
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
Application Process: 1 Zoom interview, background check required
Start Date: 1-2 weeks post-offer
Requirements: High school diploma or GED
Why You'll Love This Role:
Join a friendly and supportive team with a fantastic company culture! Our comprehensive training program ensures you'll feel confident and equipped from day one.
Position Summary:
In this role, you will be a critical part of our laboratory's data management process. Your main responsibility is to ensure that all required information for each clinical sample is accurately entered and verified, setting up workflows for other departments and maintaining the integrity of each order.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Entry: Accurately enter all client-supplied information into databases, establish correct workflows, apply appropriate holds on testing, and manage associated paperwork.
- Specimen Verification: Ensure specimen labels match client paperwork and that internal accession numbers are correctly assigned.
- Client Communication: Reach out to clients and patients for any missing or unclear information and maintain follow-up work lists.
- Cross-Department Communication: Effectively communicate with other departments to handle specific cases as required.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols, including wearing PPE (coat and gloves).
Technical Competencies:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- High typing speed with attention to detail
- Critical thinking skills and adaptability to various case-by-case situations
- Comfortable with extended computer use and capable of occasionally lifting up to 10 lbs
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Salary : $22
