Environmental Lead (Laboratory)
Ascend Clinical
- Sunnyvale, CA
- $80,000-100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Knows and complies with all Ascend Clinical policies and procedures: General Policies, Chemical Hazard, Illness and Injury Prevention Program, Quality Assurance Program and ELAP. Understands the hazards associated with failing to follow those procedures.
- Performs high complexity testing of water analysis according to EPA, AAMI, and/or ELAP guidelines.
- Proficient in setting up multiple laboratory instrumentations used for non-clinical specimens.
- Instrument daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance
- Troubleshooting instruments
- Instrument validation
- Attends and completes advance training for department instrumentations.
- Capable of assisting in sample processing and preparation in high complex test environments.
- Actively participates in facility's Quality Assurance program.
- Assists in orientation and training of new staff members, as directed by Management.
- Assumes responsibility for special projects, as directed by Management.
- Oversees completion of maintenance records and workstation/instrument supplies. Ensures that regular preventive maintenance by the manufacturer has been completed.
- College degree, science related preferred or equivalent number of years of relevant job experience.
- 4 year job experience water testing related preferred or 6 years Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) experience.
- Proficient in chemistry, math, medical terminology, knowledge of specimen preparation techniques, and principles of operation of common laboratory instruments.
- Knowledge of analytical techniques and high complexity instrumentation such as ICP-MS and IC.
- Ability to follow complicated instructions with accuracy and perform detailed tasks thoroughly and completely.
- $80,000-$100,000
- Salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to individual competencies, education/professional certifications, experience and performance in the role.