Laboratory Technician - Mid Day/Night

  • Millennium Health
  • San Diego, California
  • Full Time
Laboratory Technician - Mid Day/Night

Millennium Health

paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)

United States, California, San Diego

Jun 16, 2025

Description

Under direct supervision, will be responsible for performing pre-analytical and assisting with the analytical procedures for patient testing.

EDUCATION

Requires Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art in a Hard Scientific Field

Job Location: Rancho Bernardo, CA

WORK SCHEDULE

5 days a week, Tuesday thru Saturday - 8 hours per day

Shifts are 4pm to 12:30 a.m. or 8pm to 4:30 a.m.

10% Shift differential on hours worked between 9pm and 4am

$200.00 weekend differential when hours are worked on Saturday and Sunday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in this position is responsible. This position is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions for which the individual has demonstrated competency through performance.

Laboratory

Assists with testing all test methods approved by CAP and CLIA under Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Supervision.

May provide training and guidance to other Laboratory Technicians, Laboratory Assistants and Data Entry personnel as well as other laboratory personnel as appropriate

Assists in process improvement activities such as quality, safety, document management and control, and proficiency testing

May assist with the implementation of test methods from internal and external sources

May interact with vendors on special projects such as test method validations and new equipment

May participate in technical studies designed to improve or validate clinical laboratory testing methods

Required to work closely with CLSs and report all problems to Lead, laboratory operations; Supervisor and/or Director

Assists with instrument maintenance and repair

Performs preventative maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment and instruments

Perform instrument troubleshooting, repairs and quality control procedures

Monitors reagent and supply inventory

May prepare laboratory reagents and assay materials according to SOPs, standard laboratory recipes/formulas under CLS supervision

Organizes patient specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and CLS review

Assists in writing Laboratory documents such as Standard Operating Procedures and departmental forms

Required to follow all safety procedures, policies, precautions, and Quality Assurance

Other duties as required

SECONDARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Remains aware of evolving needs and opportunities, showing flexibility in doing whatever is appropriate to support the Company's success. Pursues educational opportunities to maintain advanced and up-to-date knowledge in the field. Performs all other related duties as required and assigned and understands that the items in this description are not all-inclusive.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Requires BS or BA in a Hard Scientific Field

EXPERIENCE

1+ years of general laboratory. Knowledge of laboratory terminology a plus.

1+ year of professional laboratory experience required (CLIA/CAP environment preferred)

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

Work in a repetitive environment at a fast pace

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to be a team player as well as work independently

Must be dependable and reliable

Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with peers and managers

Ability to ensure HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance policy, procedures, and standards are always adhered to.

Ability to ensure administrative, physical and technical cyber security controls are always adhered to.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position will require the following physical requirements; sitting (20 %), walking (10 %), standing (70 %), lifting up to 20 lbs on an occasional basis.

This position will require the following mental requirements; ability to read and understand standard operating procedures, ability to convert SOP instructions into work-related tasks, able to perform simple calculations as required in the SOP, able to use judgment when there is a deviation in the system and effectively communicate any discrepancy to his/her supervisor.

ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee is exposed regularly to moderate pressure/moderate stress situations, and therefore must be able to thrive in this type of environment.

Employee must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level.

Employee must be able to work an extended schedule as needed.

POTENTIAL HIRING RANGE:

$45,760.00 - $48,880.00

Offers are based on skills, knowledge, and abilities of the selected candidate.

Millennium Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and E-verify participant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Benefits

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Time off and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Behavioral and Health Care Resources
Job ID: 481721605
Originally Posted on: 6/18/2025

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