Lab Screening Technician I
*Located in our St. Louis, MO Laboratory*
At averhealth, our mission is to reclaim lives, unite families, and strengthen communities by creating and providing the smartest, most innovative solutions for substance use disorder treatment and recovery. We seamlessly integrate every element of our clients’ testing needs including collections, laboratory services, results reporting, and every step in between. By joining averhealth, you will become part of a friendly and fast-growing organization with an important purpose. averhealth has a direct impact on someone’s road to recovery.
PAY: $17 - $18/HR + Full-Time Benefits
(3) SHIFTS: Monday - Friday, 6 AM - 2:30 PM OR 11 AM - 7:30 PM OR 1 PM - 9 PM
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists the Production Manager with sample processing and result reporting for IMMUNOASSAY TESTING.
- Operates and maintains Screening Instruments and reviews of data in compliance with current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of screening methods.
- Troubleshoots issues with screening instruments.
- Meets laboratory productivity targets on a consistent basis.
- Assists with laboratory inventory.
- Adheres to all security procedures for ensuring the confidentiality of donor information.
- Adheres to all established guidelines outlined in Avertest’s Guidebook.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of screening methods.
- Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures.
- Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation.
- Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for CLIA.
- Basic understanding of drugs of abuse that are tested.
- Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to complete the job with no errors.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to pass a color blind test.
- Skill in the use of computers, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Forensic Science or relevant field preferred
- Associates degree in a related field or CLT/MLT degree and certification
- 1+ years of experience with Immunoassays
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds
- Ability to have full body movement
- Must have vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations
- Ability to read and comprehend the SOP and CLIA guidelines.
- Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors
- Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- $17-$18/hour based upon experience and qualifications + which shift worked.
- Bi-Annual Raises
- Attendance Bonus Eligibility (earn up to $525 in a 7-cycle period)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Community Outreach Program
- and More!
Averhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Averhealth is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Averhealth are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Averhealth will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will posses the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.