Junior Lab Tech

Job Description

Junior Lab Tech | Cynet Systems

The Tone:
This is a contract role at Cynet Systems, located in Gretna, LA. Cynet Systems partners with Dice to connect tech experts with essential career opportunities, ensuring their clients find qualified talent. This Junior Lab Tech position plays a crucial role in operating and maintaining sophisticated screening instruments for donor specimen testing. The work involves meticulous analysis of test results and strict adherence to laboratory standards and confidentiality protocols, directly contributing to the integrity and reliability of medical testing processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Contract
• Location: Gretna, LA (In-person)

• Mission: This role is responsible for the precise operation and maintenance of laboratory screening instruments, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of donor specimen testing results.
• Tech Stack: Refractometers, pH meters, EIA, CEDIA, ELISA, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), general laboratory computer systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Instrument Operation: Operate and maintain screening instruments essential for conducting donor specimen testing, ensuring their continuous functionality and readiness.
• Test Result Analysis: Perform initial review and analysis of test results for both donor specimens and quality control samples to identify any anomalies or deviations.
• Specialized Testing: Conduct specialized testing procedures utilizing refractometers and pH meters, alongside applying various screening and specimen validity test methods such as EIA, CEDIA, and ELISA.
• Equipment Troubleshooting: Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to screening instruments and other critical laboratory equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation and ensure strict adherence to all company guidelines, laboratory safety protocols, quality standards, and relevant regulatory requirements, including security procedures for donor confidentiality.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Science or a closely related field. This is an early career role focused on laboratory operations, analytical techniques, and instrumentation.
• Experience: Practical experience working with refractometers and pH meters. Demonstrated knowledge of screening and specimen validity testing methods is essential.
• Skills:
• Knowledge of various laboratory analytical techniques and procedures.
• Familiarity with a range of laboratory instrumentation and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and general laboratory computer systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of screening and specimen validity testing methods, including EIA, CEDIA, and ELISA.
• Practical experience working with refractometers and pH meters.
• Bonus:
• Understanding of certification requirements set by SAMHSA, CAP-FDT, and other pertinent regulatory bodies.
• Strong ability to understand, interpret, and consistently follow complex laboratory testing protocols and guidelines, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and federal laboratory guidelines.
• Demonstrated strong mathematical and reasoning skills essential for developing, communicating, and interpreting laboratory procedures and reports.