Laboratory Technician I

Exagen is a patient-focused and discovery-driven life sciences company dedicated to transforming the care continuum for patients suffering from debilitating and chronic autoimmune diseases. Our goal is to enable rheumatologists to improve care for patients through the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of complex autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. By leveraging our proprietary Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products, or CB-CAPs, technology, we help get to the real cause of a patient’s symptoms and guide their journey to improved health.

About the Opportunity:

Under the supervision of licensed personnel, the Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech) will assist with clinical laboratory testing responsibilities in Immunochemistry Department and provide general support for all aspects of the operation of the clinical laboratory while following established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Note: Other duties may be assigned.

• Identify, prioritize, and prepare all clinical samples while ensuring viability and sample integrity throughout the test process
• Prepares and label tubes according to established protocols
• Prepare clinical samples for testing and identify sample related issues
• Adhere to quality control guidelines to ensure integrity of laboratory specimens
• Maintains inventory and organization of specimen samples in the freezer
• Assist coordinating documentation
• Monitor and maintain consumable inventory including reagents and supplies for each of the laboratory work stations.
• Performs general laboratory, equipment, and benchtop clean-up
• Prepare logs or other documents for routine testing or special assignments
• Provide assistance to licensed CLS personnel who are performing test protocols using established procedures
• Under the direct supervision of a licensed CLS, dispenses pre-made and prequalified reagents/controls using pre-programmed fixed volume measuring devices.
• Provides laboratory support in the daily maintenance and surface decontamination of general laboratory equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and maintain temperature logs
• Assist with other pre-analytical activities as needed
  
  

Pre-analytical activities:

• Centrifuging samples and preparing aliquots of the same
• Reagent Preparation (70% EtOH, distilled water, 10% bleach)
• Follow all procedures (SOPs) required to perform the above-mentioned tasks
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with internal personnel
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

• Or have earned an associate degree in laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
• Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (full time) and requires the ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime hours as needed.
• Must be able to use general office equipment including computer, telephone, copier, etc.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience in the general lab or relevant lab experience.
  
  

Pay range: $26 - $28/hr