Production Laboratory Scientist

Overview

The Production Laboratory Scientist (PLS) is responsible for conducting laboratory processes that support specimen processing and testing. This position works with department management and quality team members to ensure that laboratory activities are defined, documented, and completed to support inspection readiness and that compliance is maintained through procedures, training, documentation, and continuous improvement projects.

The Production Laboratory Scientist (PLS) position works closely with our Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) to process patient samples using our automated instrumentation. The PLS position may also assist our assay and hardware development teams with development and validation of new instruments and assays.

Available Shifts :

• A1 : Sunday-Wednesday 7 : 00am-5 : 30pm
• A2 : Sunday-Wednesday 11 : 00am-9 : 30pm
• B2 : Wednesday-Saturday 11 : 00am-9 : 30pm

Pay : $28.61 / hr, plus additional pay for weekend days

Responsibility

Each employee's specific job responsibilities are uniquely defined by their individual training plan and assigned duties, but are generally defined as follows :

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Lifting Requirements - medium work or exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force consistently. Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending / descending, communicating, observing, reaching, and repetitive motion. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions - exposure to fumes, dust, extreme temperatures, wet and / or humid, noise, vibration, mists or gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and radiant energy hazards. OSHA Category I - duties performed routinely requires exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.

EEO

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.