Laboratory Assistant

Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc • Full-time • Redondo Beach, California, United States • $23 - $25 / hour • 3m ago

REPRODUCTIVE PARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP – Redondo Beach

General Summary of Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the laboratory supervisor/manager; is responsible for the performance/maintenance of various quality controls. Assists in egg retrievals, prepares/sterilizes instruments and maintains housekeeping in the IVF Laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follows established procedures to prepare for oocyte retrievals and other routine laboratory procedures.
Assists in egg retrievals and in micromanipulation procedures.
Prepares media for all IVF procedures.
Performs sperm freezing and sperm washing for intrauterine inseminations and IVF inseminations.
Performs/maintains quality controls as specified in the quality control check list.
Ensures/maintains an adequate supplies of sterile instruments, glass wares, Pasteur pipettes.
Maintains housekeeping in the IVF laboratory.
Performs procedures per established laboratory standards.
Maintains complete and accurate records.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Communicates unusual or unexpected results or problems to the laboratory supervisor.
Establishes and maintains positive communications with co-workers, supervisor, physicians and patients to promote a spirit of teamwork and cooperation in providing quality healthcare and to ensure achievement of the departmental goals.
Maintains appropriate Laboratory safety procedures and practices.
This includes the handling, storage, shipping, and monitoring of reproductive tissues such as sperm, oocytes, embryos, and other biological samples.
Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains a neat and well-organized laboratory for maximum efficiency and productivity
In putting data/results in the computer.

Skills, Abilities and Authority

Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in written form.
Must be able to interface effectively with patients and other health care practitioners.

Minimum Education / Experience / Certification / License

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science

Physical Demands and Environment:

1. Must have manual dexterity level sufficient to perform minute and precise laboratory procedures quickly and efficiently.

2. Must be able to type or otherwise demonstrate proficiency with computer keyboard.

3. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

4. Must be able to speak and write English clearly and fluently.

5. Must be able to work effectively with electronic and mechanical instruments as well as working with a number of potentially hazardous fluids and human tissues.

Others:

1. Must own personal vehicle with adequate insurance coverage.

2. Must have valid California driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: