Overview

Exagen is a patient-focused and discovery-driven life sciences company dedicated to transforming the care continuum for patients suffering from debilitating and chronic autoimmune diseases.  Our goal is to enable rheumatologists to improve care for patients through the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of complex autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.  By leveraging our proprietary Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products, or CB-CAPs, technology, we help get to the real cause of a patient’s symptoms and guide their journey to improved health.

About the Opportunity:

Under the supervision of licensed personnel, the Laboratory Technician I (Lab Tech) will assist in the clinical laboratory testing responsibilities in the Flow Cytometry department and provide general support for all aspects of the Clinical laboratory while following established policies and procedures.

Location note: This is an on-site role based out of our Vista laboratory with a Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM schedule. Candidates must live within commuting distance. 

Responsibilities

Note: Other duties may be assigned.

• Multi-tasking efficiently, maintaining flexibility, and working as a team player will be critical while processing samples according to multiple workflows and maintaining established turnaround times
• Capable of identifying specimen processing problems that may adversely affect the reporting of test results and immediately notify the supervisor
• Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed individual
  • Assist in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and the performance of quality control activities in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures
• Preparation and storage of reagents
• Accurately identifies each specimen and test order to create batches in LIS (Exemplar) prior to testing
• Operates lab equipment such as Quantalyzer, TECAN-EVO 100, HELMER Ultra-Cell Washer and Eppendorf centrifuge, Lyric Flow Cytometer, etc.
• Maintain supply inventory logs- sample storage, materials and laboratory supplies
• Complete other related administrative duties, including copying, filing, data entry, faxing, and quality control of spreadsheets
• Assist in the training, and implementation of departmental standard operation procedures.
• Assist in research and validation activities
• Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service
• Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering
• Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the Quality Systems
• Disposal of biohazardous waste using safety procedure
• Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Pay Range: $26-28/hr