Helix·San Diego, California
The Lab Aide I supports pre-analytical operations by processing patient specimens, performing accessioning, and executing plating procedures. Additionally, the role involves building at-home collection kits and maintaining the biohazardous waste program.
Join Helix's world-class, high-volume CAP/CLIA certified laboratory, transforming health organizations by weaving genomics into the fabric of healthcare.
As a Lab Aide, you'll be at the forefront of our pre-analytical operations, working with a dynamic team that processes thousands of patient specimens daily.
You'll gain hands-on clinical laboratory experience in a state-of-the-art facility, supporting accessioning activities, plating procedures, and the biohazardous waste program, while also getting exposure to at-home kit fulfillment services which builds and sends out the very kits that return to our lab.
With clear advancement pathways, you'll grow from executing foundational tasks to becoming a subject matter expert and leader within the laboratory operations team.
As you advance, you will have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities including training new staff, troubleshooting complex specimen issues, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
Expected Interview Process: 1) Recruiter Screen 2) Manager Screen 3) Onsite 4) Offer
First 30 days: you’ll spend time learning the Helix way, completing training and onboarding for your roles, and getting introduced to your team and relevant stakeholders. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of our customers, our products, the impact we make in the lives of our communities, and how to thrive at Helix through participation in Helix U.
Day 30 - 60: you’ll spend time contributing to projects, deeply familiarizing yourself with team and company processes, and developing a deeper understanding of Helix’s products, services and capabilities.
Day 60 - 90: you’ll build your OKRs with your manager, start to take ownership of projects and initiatives on your team, and begin to demonstrate your impact on the Helix mission.
Helix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Candidates must have an Associate's degree in laboratory science with specific science credit hours and 0-1 years of clinical laboratory experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a commitment to a Tuesday through Saturday schedule are required.
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