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Lab Tech/Assistant I
1910 E Innovation Park Dr Tucson, AZ 85755 US
Job Description
Maintains laboratory instruments and equipment on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis. Prepares reagents and monitors instruments for bulk reagent levels. Orders and stocks office and laboratory supplies and equipment. Performs onsite servicing and technical support of various lab equipment including Benchmark autostainers. Manages incoming/outgoing stained slide and/or reagent shipments. May support several different functional lab spaces and groups.
Responsibilities:
• Performs daily, monthly and quarterly instrument and equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Monitors and maintains usage logs for all equipment and instruments. Monitors, schedules and delivers portable equipment for calibration and maintains necessary paperwork.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment malfunctions by performing operational tests.
• Monitors and prepares bulk reagents daily.
• Maintains stock room and monitors and/or orders lab supplies inventory.
• Schedules internal equipment repairs and preventative maintenance as necessary.
• Prepares and schedules incoming and outgoing stained slide and/or reagent shipments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.
Education Level:
H.S. Diploma or GED - REQUIRED
Some college experience - Pref
Experience:
Previous laboratory experience - Pref
Experience with auto-stainers or other automated laboratory instrumentation - Pref
Are equivalencies acceptable?
No
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Able to work independently.- REQUIRED
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.- REQUIRED
• Attention to detail in written instructions and documentation. - REQUIRED
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.- REQUIRED
• Ability to use hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, nut-drivers and various other hand tools. - Pref
• Ability to use test equipment such as flow meters, pH meters, precision weight scales, and pressure meters. - Pref
• Knowledge of and skill in inventory management. - Pref
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.- REQUIRED?
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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