Job Description

Lab Assistant at Exact Sciences summary:

The Laboratory Assistant II supports daily laboratory operations in a high-throughput production environment, assisting with patient sample processing, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. This role involves maintaining laboratory cleanliness, performing decontamination, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety protocols. The position requires teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

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Position Overview

The Laboratory Assistant II (Monday - Friday 11:00am - 7:30pm) is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Phoenix (PHX) laboratories. The Laboratory Assistant II shall demonstrate the skills and competency to work in a high throughput production environment and possess the ability to assist laboratory personnel in patient sample processing and all other support functions.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the general upkeep of the laboratory; including, but not limited to, maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment and clean glassware, racks, and other laboratory supplies.
• Perform laboratory decontamination using the appropriate materials.
• Store and discard items; including, but not limited to, samples and plates appropriately according to the laboratory protocols.
• Perform basis preventative maintenance on equipment according to the manufacture specifications.
• Re-stock laboratory and distribute supplies to work areas.
• Assist with special projects, as needed.
• Apply effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to use general office equipment, computers, and software applications.
• Ability to use a computer, concentrate, and read and/or analyze data.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 20% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to use various chemicals to perform duties.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and instruments with moving parts, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including centrifuges, vortexes, refrigerators, freezers, water baths, and heat blocks.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Proficient computer skills to include internet navigation and email usage.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a scientific field.
• 1+ years of pertinent laboratory experience.

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Salary Range:

$34,000.00 - $56,000.00

 

The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - AZ - Phoenix on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits .

Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here .

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Keywords:

laboratory assistant, sample processing, laboratory maintenance, equipment calibration, inventory management, healthcare support, quality control, medical laboratories, patient samples, safety protocols

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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