Research Assistant/Lab Tech

The Lab Technician / Research Assistant will train under direct supervision to perform clinical embryology and laboratory support tasks. This role is responsible for aseptic lab preparation, specimen tracking, electronic records management, quality control, and inventory oversight.

• Lab Operations & Clinical Support: Prepare culture dishes, media, and materials using aseptic technique for lab procedures (egg retrievals, insemination, cryopreservation, warming, embryo culture, and transfer).

• Specimen & Genetic Testing Management: Manage specimen chain-of-custody, perform electronic witnessing, and facilitate pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) by handling requisitions, kit packaging, shipping, and logging results.

• Documentation & Data Entry: Enter patient data, maintain embryology worksheets, and accurately update Electronic Health Records (EHR).

• Quality Control & Safety: Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual QC checks on equipment (including incubator pH testing). Maintain lab cleanliness and follow OSHA, EH&S, HIPAA, and PPE protocols.

• Inventory & Administration: Track and manage weekly/biweekly inventory of media and consumables, restock supplies, escalate low stock, and assist with lab inspection prep.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Skills: Detail-oriented with strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong service orientation.

• Technical: Proficiency in Electronic Health Systems (EHR/EMR), Microsoft Excel, Word, and email systems.

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in an embryology, andrology, or clinical laboratory setting.

• Prior experience with fertility procedures and Electronic Medical Records systems.

• Full-Time Hybrid (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)\

Salary

• Minimum of $28 an hour

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?