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Labcorp is seeking a Reagent Prep Lab Technician II to join its Invitae genetics lab in San Francisco, CA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Address: 1400 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares reagents and/or materials to support Invitae's clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory for sample processing
• Diligently completes documentation such as a batch record for traceability
• Ensures reagent builds are executed with the necessary degree of quality
• Performs and documents routine daily preventative maintenance
• Maintains and adheres to a clean room environment, as well as general upkeep of the laboratory
• Revises and creates SOPs related to reagent preparation
• Supports activities such as assay improvements, validations and new assay launches
• Assists with reviewing reagent QC status for release to production
• Troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Assists with investigations and/or issues that may arise with reagent preparation(s) and escalate to leadership when needed
• Aides in planning reagent builds and ensuring sufficient inventory for sample processing
• Raises concerns to supply chain for potential reagent, consumable stock outs and plan accordingly to ensure production lab can process samples
• Supports CAP investigations, root cause analysis and implementation of process improvement, and effectiveness checks
• Steps in to support the team when a lead is not present/available
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Trains new members and revises the training program
• Supports in additional duties as needed for overall operational continuity and continuous improvement efforts

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 4 years or more wet lab experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical laboratory industry OR Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry or similar life science discipline, with 2 years or more wet lab experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical laboratory industry
• 2 years or more experience with pipetting in a laboratory setting
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year or more experience in a GMP and/or CAP/CLIA environment
• 1 year or more experience with cell culturing techniques
• 1 year or more experience producing materials and reagents for a molecular diagnostics or Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) lab

Additional Job Standards:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules
• Able to work independently in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Able to pass a standardized colorblindness test

**Pay Range: $29.33-$40.87 per hour
All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits:Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20hours,Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible toparticipatein the 401(k) Plan.Employees who are regularly scheduled toworka 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

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Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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