Reagent Prep Lab Technician II - Invitae

Labcorp is seeking a Reagent Prep Lab Technician II to join its Invitae genetics lab in San Francisco, CA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Address: 1400 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares reagents and/or materials to support Invitae's clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory for sample processing
• Diligently completes documentation such as a batch record for traceability
• Ensures reagent builds are executed with the necessary degree of quality
• Performs and documents routine daily preventative maintenance
• Maintains and adheres to a clean room environment, as well as general upkeep of the laboratory
• Revises and creates SOPs related to reagent preparation
• Supports activities such as assay improvements, validations and new assay launches
• Assists with reviewing reagent QC status for release to production
• Troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Assists with investigations and/or issues that may arise with reagent preparation(s) and escalate to leadership when needed
• Aides in planning reagent builds and ensuring sufficient inventory for sample processing
• Raises concerns to supply chain for potential reagent, consumable stock outs and plan accordingly to ensure production lab can process samples
• Supports CAP investigations, root cause analysis and implementation of process improvement, and effectiveness checks
• Steps in to support the team when a lead is not present/available
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Trains new members and revises the training program
• Supports in additional duties as needed for overall operational continuity and continuous improvement efforts

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 4 years or more wet lab experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical laboratory industry OR Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry or similar life science discipline, with 2 years or more wet lab experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical laboratory industry
• 2 years or more experience with pipetting in a laboratory setting

• 1 year or more experience in a GMP and/or CAP/CLIA environment
• 1 year or more experience with cell culturing techniques
• 1 year or more experience producing materials and reagents for a molecular diagnostics or Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) lab

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules
• Able to work independently in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Able to pass a standardized colorblindness test