Scientist

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Biospecimen processing, verification of specimen compliance, sample issue resolution and accessioning into LIMS.
- Accessioning of Legacy samples, including identification of samples for destruction
- Adherence to biohazard, safety and CLIA protocols
- Preparing and retrieving biospecimens for storage
- Arrange samples in proper order into specimen containers
- Properly pack specimen containers into shipping boxes and ship specimens
- Receiving shipments from outside labs Store and log received shipments
- Maintain biospecimen inventory
- Perform and maintain lab supply inventory as order as appropriate
- Disposal of specimens in accordance to lab SOPs
- Perform basic maintenance
- Record data entry via computer systems, including working with LV6 and Watson lab information management system

SKILLS:

REQUIREMENTS:

- Two years' experience in a hospital based, clinical commercial lab or research lab, performing biological and clinical specimen processing.
- Associate's degree (A.S.) in a scientific discipline as a minimum.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Must have experience handling RNA and Extraction.
- Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while adhering to lab SOPs mandatory.
- Previous knowledge of Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogen training, MS word and Excel preferable.
- Must possess skills necessary for biological and clinical sample processing and handling.
- Looking for DNA/RNA isolation/extraction experience.
- Lab experience.