Laboratory Technician I

Overview

About our Company:

Exagen is a patient-focused and discovery-driven life sciences company dedicated to transforming the care continuum for patients suffering from debilitating and chronic autoimmune diseases. Our goal is to enable rheumatologists to improve care for patients through the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of complex autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. By leveraging our proprietary Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products, or CB-CAPs, technology, we help get to the real cause of a patient’s symptoms and guide their journey to improved health.

About the Opportunity:

Under the supervision of licensed personnel, the Laboratory Technician will assist in the clinical laboratory testing responsibilities in Automated Chemistry department and provide general support for all aspects of the Clinical laboratory while following established policies and procedures.

This is an on-site position based in Vista, CA, with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule from 12:00PM to 8:30PM. Candidates must live within commuting distance and maintain flexibility with regard to work schedule including section assignment, daily work shift and days of the week as determined by business need.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Note: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in performing clinical laboratory testing procedures under the supervision of licensed personnel
• Daily operation of automated chemistry instruments: Initializing, priming, etc.
• Performs and document daily, weekly, monthly maintenance of automated chemistry instruments
• Perform loading and unloading of reagents, controls, and barcoded patient samples
• Creating assay Batches for analysis
• Checking Refrigerators and Freezer temperatures
• Assist in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments
• Calling Technical support for service of the instruments
• Order and maintain reagents and supplies inventory
• Receiving and storing reagents and supplies
• Manage freezer and refrigerator sample storage
• Prepares maintenance solutions for instruments according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Decontamination of benches
• Monthly cleaning of refrigerators
• Handling of Biohazard and non-biohazard waste materials
• Maintain compliance with all company policies
• Follow all procedures (SOPs)
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with internal personnel

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Or have earned an associate degree in laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
• In lieu of degree 3 years of clinical laboratory testing experience which must include 3 years of relevant lab experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to work assigned schedule and overtime hours as needed.
• Must be able to use general office equipment including computer, telephone, copier, etc.

Pay Range: $26.00-28.00/per hour

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; a 401(k) retirement savings program; 4 weeks paid time off (PTO); paid company holidays; employer-paid life insurance; optional life insurance; and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.