Sample Acquisition Specialist

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Job Purpose/Overview

The R&D Sample Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the collection of clinical samples from various sources and locations including reference laboratories, for the purpose of various test validation projects, including the molecular diagnostics and i1mnunology R&D teams. This is a highly dynamic, interactive and fast-paced position requiring a pro-active can-do and can-solve attitude in an innovative R&D environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow and perform protocols for various molecular diagnostics techniques.

• Knowledge of sample collection, sample banking, and nucleic acid extraction with emphasis for molecular AND serology diagnostic testing.

• Perform and analyze results for real-time PCR (qPCR)

• Expands existing sample collection consisting of serum, plasma, whole blood, tissue, needle aspirates of various body fluids (CSF, synovial, cysts, lymph nodes, etc.), stained material on glass slides, formaldehyde fixed, and paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks or scrolls,

• Library samples into a central sample collection (physical) and database (computer) for R&D (Molecular Diagnostics & Immunology).

• Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.

• Exercises judgment in evaluating and reporting results to supervisor.

• Performs equipment maintenance.

• Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.

• Reads, understands and follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures. Maintains clean and organized work area.

• Knowledge in supply inventory and restocking as needed.

• Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.

• Consult with senior peers on troubleshooting problems

• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. Adherence to attendance-related policies and expectations is critical to this position.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost. Ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with_ leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biology, & Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field, required.

• Typically, 1-3 years of PCR or serology related lab experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, naming, interpreting and troubleshooting molecular tests and operating molecular lab instruments.

• General science background, including cellular biology, basic nucleic acid biochemistry, biology of disease.

• Attention to detail

• Organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced R&D environment

• Ability to work independently and as part of an interactive team

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Positive, can-do and can-solve attitude

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as appropriate.

• Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and, proficient use of Microsoft Office

Travel

Will there be notable travel in this position? Yes Percent of time: 25%

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.

Laboratory environments with potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE. Works under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.

Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially

hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such

chemicals are available from department supervision.

The Target Pay for this position is $28.40 hourly. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

• All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers (~~~) .