Laboratory & Operations Assistant (2nd shift)

The Laboratory Operational Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties within the central laboratory related to inventory, administrative reporting tasks, management of samples, manual processing and handling of samples, and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.Laboratory Operational Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Level I – MinimumUnder the direction of the laboratory management, ensures that lab supplies are ordered and stocked.Maintains inventory documentation and communicates to laboratory management when there are delays in supply delivery to the lab.Works within the Purchase Ordering system and communicates to administrative personnel to ensure all paperwork is available for accounts payable.Follow-up communication with vendors on all pending incoming orders.Always maintain supply areas in audit-ready conditions.Fast and accurate process of supplies from receiving to shelves.Maintain accurate accountability of inventory within the assigned database.Ensures proper handling of receipts and purchase orders.Providing support to the Reporting Officer as needed. This may include receipt of client calls for reprinting of reports, executing administrative tasks associated with result cleanings as indicated in query management tool, and other reporting responsibilities as needed.Provides support to Sample Management as needed, including unpacking, accessioning, flow and storage of samples, and archiving.Retrieve and provide samples to laboratory as requested.Perform manual processing of samples in the laboratory, including but not limited to, sample aliquoting, and special handling.Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab.Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies.  Perform housecleaning and laboratory cleaning as required.Work closely with and communicate with other lab assistants to complete daily activities efficiently.Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I plus the following: Perform manual processing of samples in the laboratory, including but not limited to, PBMC isolation, sample aliquoting, and special handling.Crosstrain appropriate personnel in qualified job tasks.Level III – Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I and II plus the following:Under the direction of the laboratory technologists and laboratory supervisor, ensures that lab testing is performed according to established global protocols, timelines and established procedures (SOPs) to generate high-quality, error-free, analytical results.Perform other laboratory-related tasks such as sample sorting, archiving, instrument maintenance etc. as directed by the laboratory management.Demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills through supervision, coaching, mentoring of others as required