Lab Aide

Company: Illumina
Title: Lab Aide

Location: Redwood City , CA

Duration: 6 Months Contract (Possible extension)

Shift: 1st shift (7am-3:30pm) . Working Days will be Sun-Thur or Tues-Sat.

OR

2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm). Working Days will be Sun-Thur or Tues-Sat.

Daily Responsibility

• Box opening, scanning samples, sending samples back to the client
• Minimum Data entry
• Collects Saliva or cheek swabs
• Genotyping accessioning
• Experienced in working at an environmental safety regulation

Job duties:

• Responsible for accessioning of genotyping samples.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for timely and quality completion of work.
• Become proficient in automated technology required for Genotyping accessioning.
• Be able to recognize when to escalate issues encountered in the lab
• Detail-oriented, time-organized. Ensures completion of tasks.
• Follows all safety rules at Illumina and applies all relevant protocols to his/her work
• Ability to perform functions accurately.
• Works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments.
• Consistent productivity when transitioning to different areas.
• Developing network and good interdepartmental communication skills and ability to interact effectively across groups.
• Works effectively in team environment and shares credit for successes. Is receptive to ideas and feedback from others
• Ability to clearly communicate WIP to next shift
• Able to communicate issues with equipment to engineering via ticketing system

Education/Experience:

• Typically requires or equivalent work experience:
• High school diploma
• No previous experience required
• Related work experience a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.