Job Description
Job Description
Enjoy what you do while contributing to a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. Luminary Life Sciences (NextGen Genetics) is illuminating the path to parenthood for individuals and families by pioneering a comprehensive suite of life science services tailored to meet the specialized needs of patients throughout every step of the reproductive health journey. Our vision is to empower patients and health care professionals by offering innovative, customer-centered solutions that provide support from pre-conception to post-birth.
We have an immediate opening for a Laboratory Tech I to join our team in San Jose, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM. The pay for this position is $27.00.
How You'll Contribute:
We always do whatever it takes, even if it isn’t specifically our “job.” In general, the Laboratory Tech I is responsible for:
- Assist with sample receiving and specimen verification
- Perform DNA amplification and NGS testing
- Analyze NGS data for chromosomal abnormalities and accurately compile patient results into report summaries
- Maintain laboratory equipment under the supervision of the laboratory manager
- Complete regular cleaning and stocking of laboratory
- Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements and standards for the laboratory
- Follow quality assurance and quality control programs
- Observe all laboratory safety policies
- Troubleshoot protocol and equipment malfunctions under the direction of laboratory manager
- Handling blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents
- Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary.
- Will be responsible for learning all aspects of PGT-A/PGT-SR testing.
- Sample receiving, amplification, library preparation, sequencing, and reporting.
- This position requires high attention to detail and the ability to accurately follow protocols.
What You'll Bring:
The skills and education we need are:
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology or relevant field required. Lab degree and/or work experience preferred.
- Minimum 1 year experience in laboratory setting.
- Computer proficiency required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times.
- Excellent multi-tasking abilities.
- Ability to make timely, accurate, and legible records.
- Ability to follow detailed protocols with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to perform benchwork 75-100% of the time.
- Ability to adhere to requirements of HIPAA and other ethical standards with respect to patient-specific information.
- Ability to observe the safety practices and protocols common to all laboratory activities and those specific to a genetics laboratory.
- Working knowledge of Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated, and to work independently to meet deadlines.
- Possession of a high attention to detail, with low technical and clerical error rates.
More important than the best skills, however, is the right person. Employees who embrace our mission, vision, and core values are highly successful.
What We Offer:
We are proud to provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package tailored to support the needs of our team members across all employment types:
- Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week):
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, performance-based bonus opportunities, generous paid time off, and paid holidays - Part-Time Employees:
401(k) with company match and performance-based bonus opportunities - Per Diem Employees:
401(k) with company match
At Luminary Life Sciences, we promote and develop individual strengths in order to help staff grow personally and professionally. Our core values guide us daily to work hard and enjoy what we do. We’re committed to growing our practice and are always looking to promote from within. This is an ideal time to join our team!
To learn more about our company and culture, visit here.