? (High Salary) Pre-Analytical Laboratory Technician

Company: Exact Sciences
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Help us change lives At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others. Position Overview The Pre-Analytical Laboratory Technician I – GHI is responsible for preparing samples for analysis, recording, and/or verifying patient’s information. This role is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, sample management, problem resolution, data entry, and specimen storage with high degree of proficiency. A successful candidate will have knowledge of lab procedures and understand the importance of following all lab regulations. Shift: Monday-Friday 11am-7:30pm Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following: - Perform laboratory tasks, as assigned. - Clean and organize common lab areas and take responsibility for all housekeeping tasks being completed on time. - Receive, sort, and unpack incoming samples regularly. - Unpack, log and track incoming samples using specified software regularly. - Perform administrative duties required for incoming samples; including, but not limited to, scan needed paperwork, such as pathology reports and requisitions, and file physical paperwork per required procedures. - Perform order entry and order processing such as in lieu of; including, but not limited to reviewing patient demographics and sample collection. - Evaluate insurance and verify billing information. - Transcribe relevant medical information from pathology reports or other associated documents such as sample IDs, number or malignant cores, and tumor size. - Perform sample accessioning; including, but not limited to, verification of patient demographics, sample ID, and sample labeling. - Utilize Laboratory Information System (LIMS), to review, enter sample information, and print required work lists. - Perform and record equipment maintenance. - Follow established health and safety procedures and adhere to risk assessments. - Comply with ISO 15189 and QMS. - Record data adhering to GDP, strictly follow procedures and raise quality events, when necessary. - Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) under guided direction of leadership. - Participate in process improvement activities planned by management and/or engineers. - Contribute to overall team goals while still maintaining individual output. - Foresee issues and overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. - Perform all assigned tasks under the supervision of designee. - Perform timely and accurate data entry and verification of incoming orders and samples according to SOP. - Assist management in triaging workflow issues. - Integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner. - Ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality. - Ability to work in a fast pace and changing environment. - Effective personal communication. - Flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities. - Ability to consistently display a positive and patient attitude and extend respect and courtesy toward management and peers alike. - Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. - Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. - Maintain regular and reliable attendance. - Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization. - Ability to work designated schedule. - Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed. - Ability to work overtime, as needed. - Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 85% of a typical working day. - Ability to work seated for approximately 75% of a typical workday. Ability to work standing for approximately 25% of a typical workday. - Ability to lift to 10 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical workday. - Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height. - Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements. - Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time. - May perform repetitious actions using office or lab tools. - Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range. - May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation. - Ability and means to travel between Redwood City locations. Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). - Basic computer skills to include email usage. - Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. - Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation. - Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship Preferred Qualifications - Associates Degree in Science, Health Science or related field as outlined in the essential duties. - Experience in health care, laboratory, pharmaceutical industry, or other regulated work environment. - Experience with high volume laboratory operations. - Experience with using laboratory information management systems. - Excellent listening, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated ability to write and update procedures. LI-AT1 Salary Range: $39,000.00 - $62,000.00 The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - CA - Redwood City on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible, and is eligible to be considered for company stock at hire and on an annual basis. Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits. Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to stay updated on the latest news and opportunities at Exact Sciences. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. 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