Job Purpose
The QC Lab Data Assistant is responsible for supporting Quality Control lab operations by following standardized procedures and safety guidelines. Key duties include handling and preparing samples, organizing process orders, managing data in the Lab Information System (LIS), labeling and loading samples for analysis, and entering analyzer data into systems. Additional tasks include inventory management and data analysis via spreadsheets. Requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability.
Key Responsibilities
- Basic operation of automated chemistry analyzers to include programming and loading of samples for analysis and loading of reagents and consumables.
- Data entry of QC results into necessary systems.
- Follows all safety guidelines presented by the department and safety officer.
- Ensuring area inventory for each analyzer is sufficient for efficient day-to-day operation.
- Focus on customer service and teamwork among LGC QC, LabOps and R&D team members.
- Assist technologists to ensure needed reagents and supplies are available in all areas of QC resulting in continuous flow for daily planned activities at each workstation.
- Able to evaluate processes and workflow for inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
- Excellent attention to detail is essential to succeed in this role.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Inventory management: review accuracy of assigned batch numbers and quantity received in the lab procurement system whenever QC items are delivered to the lab, and subsequent distribution to assigned locations (refrigerator-freezer-ambient), up to 3 times a week.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner.