Take tactical ownership and contribute hands-on to processing high volumes of samples for a new automated high-throughput immunoassay program at Nexus.

Within 30 days of start:

Complete all training activities

Accession, run, and result 100 samples/day in new automated ELISA processes in compliance with CLIA requirements, of which 90% are within SLA

Independently accession, run, and result at least one full plate's worth of samples/day in manual pipetting process, with CVs below 8%

Identify 90% of data errors during accessioning and note/clarify/correct as appropriate

Report all sample collection issues to QA Manager / General Supervisor before samples reach the testing stage, to ensure meets testing requirements

Consistently record and track assay QC and trends with 90% accuracy

Within 90 days of start:

Be able to run all assays in the CLIA lab in a given day

Without supervision / independently accession, run, and result more than 1000 samples/day in new automated ELISA processes in compliance with CLIA requirements, of which 90% are within SLA

Independently accession, run, and result more than 500 samples/day in manual pipetting process, with CVs under 5%

Identify 95% of data errors during accessioning and note/clarify/correct as appropriate

Report all sample collection issues to QA Manager / General Supervisor before samples reach the testing stage, to ensure meets testing requirements

Accurately and consistently record and track assay QC and trends

Self-identify when a plate is abnormal, aka a “false pass”

Consistently completes weekly inventory of assigned subset of supplies

Takes initiative to optimize process / suggest process improvements to the team

Trains new trainees that perform to match the highest performers in the team

Fulfills CLIA education qualification requirements: 16 credits in Biological Science disciplines, 16 credits in Chemistry disciplines, and 3 credits in Mathematics.

Minimum CLIA/CAP experience: 2 years

Available to work 3 twelve-hour shifts, Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Skilled at the Laboratory Bench: Uses laboratory bench tools appropriately and with confidence, makes minimal mistakes and addresses them directly, is aware of and minimizes process risks such as contamination and over-incubation, has CVs under 5%.

Analytical: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data.

Intelligent / Coachable: Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.

Organized & Efficient: Focuses on key priorities. Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets time & resources effectively to accomplish goals, with minimal wasted effort.

Attentive to Detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.

Listens Carefully: Lets others speak and seeks to understand their views or instructions, asking questions appropriately.

Communicates Clearly: Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose/talkative in all forms of communication.

Proactive & Persistent: Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company. Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done. Takes responsibility for own training and development.

Honest: Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully. Owns mistakes and addresses them head-on.

Team-Oriented: Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship. Enjoys interacting with team members.

Positive / Enthusiastic: Has a can-do attitude. Exhibits passion & excitement over work.

High Standards: Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best.

Strong Work Ethic: Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.

Open to Criticism & New Ideas: Solicits input and feedback from team members and supervisors, and reacts calmly to team members’ ideas and constructive criticism.

Flexible / Adaptable / Resilient: Adjusts to quickly changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change. Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress.