Molecular Laboratory Assistant - Cambridge, United States - Foundation Medicine

Foundation Medicine Cambridge, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Job Description

About the Job

The Molecular Laboratory Assistant is a core member of the Laboratory Operations Team. This position
supports laboratory technologists who perform patient sample testing and may support equipment
maintenance, reagent preparation, or other tasks for the highly complex clinical diagnostic laboratory.
Laboratory Operations Assistants will work onsite Monday- Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This is a regulated position and additional information may be available from QA on the qualifications for
this role pertaining to regulatory guidelines.

Regular onsite work at a designated FMI location is an essential function of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Work in a lab environment using chemicals and reagents.
Maintain adequate stock and efficient use of supplies necessary for performing all procedures

including preparation of reagents utilizing KanBan system.

Labeling and aliquoting pre-made solutions and replenishing lab consumables for routine lab

usage through work order system.

Coordinating communication and work orders within the department groups.
Help with transfer and organization of materials throughout the lab such as during cold storage

moves.

Conduct thorough lab walk through and audit to review the laboratory and equipment to ensure

the lab is clean, inspection ready and presentable.

Maintaining lab records which includes posting, collection, scanning, uploading and filing of

periodic documents such as maintenance forms.

Triage sample requests and other inquiries to the appropriate lab team member for response.
Follow instructions defined in Standard Operating Procedures and collaborate closely with the

Quality Assurance, Reagent QC, Supply Chain and Materials teams.

Maintain proper documentation including proper specimen handling, labeling, and quality control

measures.

Participate in biohazard, chemical, and general safety and other continuing education programs.
Maintain attention to detail for quality completion of each task.
Complete projects under guidance of senior lab employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma or 2+ years of work or academic experience in the logistics, science,

technology, or another regulated field

Computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of work or academic experience in the logistics, science, technology, or another

regulated field

1+ year(s) of professional experience in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments/ College

of American Pathologists certified laboratory

Demonstrated history of successfully managing multiple projects
Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Computer proficiency

(such as Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Excel)

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with other departments and colleagues
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, particularly with scientific or technical information
Ability to maintain independent workflow and meet project deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication, collaboration, and problem

solving

Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and thoroughly follow up on assigned tasks
Understanding of HIPAA and importance of privacy of patient data

Commitment to FMI values:
patients, innovation, collaboration, and passion.

About Us

Foundation Medicine, Inc.

(FMI) began with an idea - to simplify the complex nature of cancer genomics, bringing cutting-edge science and technology to everyday cancer care.

Our approach generates insights that help doctors match patients to more treatment options and helps accelerate the development of new therapies.

Foundation Medicine is the culmination of talented people coming together to realize an important vision, and the work we do every day impacts real lives.

Foundation Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin.

Further, qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also FMI's EEO Statement and EEO is the Law and Supplement. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. (EOE/AAP Employer)

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