Karius
Laboratory Assistant
Redwood City, CA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
Machine LearningComplianceProcess ImprovementCustomer SupportPatient CareClinical Laboratory TechniquesBioinformaticsLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Karius is a life science, venture-backed clinical metagenomics company, focused on elevating patient care through microbial insights. We are committed to advancing diagnostic science and technology to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Through the use of genomics and AI, we are driven to improve the diagnostic landscape for
- infectious diseases. Karius delivers unprecedented diagnostic insight detecting microbial cell-free DNA circulating in the body to assist physicians to make rapid treatment decisions.
Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, perform selected specimen preparation and similar tasks as determined by laboratory management.
- Receive, unbox and accession inbound biological samples per relevant SOPs; collaborate with the customer support team to obtain information necessary to complete the accessioning process.
- Maintain in-lab stocking levels to support day-to-day laboratory operations, including processing newly received materials upon arrival and maintaining appropriate storage conditions.
- Perform and document routine equipment and laboratory maintenance, including cleaning activities, per established schedules; communicate observed issues to supervisory or laboratory leadership personnel.
- Support regulatory compliance through adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and accurately document work performed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory or laboratory leadership personnel.
- To deliver on that value, you will be tapping into some of the most advanced technologies, architecting and innovating where the current solutions simply don't suffice.
Requirements
- 0-2 years of clinical and industry experience.
- It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.
- Demonstrates personal accountability for assigned work, consistently delivering results with quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Recognizes, communicates, and escalates issues, risks, or deviations in a timely and transparent manner.
- Adapts effectively to changing priorities and operational demands in a dynamic laboratory environment.
- Demonstrates curiosity and learning agility, remaining open to feedback, coaching, and continuous skill development.
- Maintains a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented approach to daily operations.
Nice to have
- BA/BS in In a biological science or similar field of study, preferred.
- No experience required.
Skills
- The Laboratory Assistant (LA) is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with great communication skills.
Company info
- About Karius
- Karius is a life science, venture-backed clinical metagenomics company, focused on elevating patient care through microbial insights.
- We are committed to advancing diagnostic science and technology to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
- Through the use of genomics and AI, we are driven to improve the diagnostic landscape for infectious diseases.
- Karius delivers unprecedented diagnostic insight detecting microbial cell-free DNA circulating in the body to assist physicians to make rapid treatment decisions.
Visa & Work Authorization
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