Clinical Lab & Fulfillment Associate (Temporary Contract)

Color Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Mar 27, 2025
Color Health is revolutionizing cancer care with the nation's first Virtual Cancer Clinic, delivering high-quality, physician-led multidisciplinary care across all 50 states. Our innovative, guideline-based approach spans cancer screening, risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis, treatment support, and survivorship. In addition to personalized direct medical care, our services include cancer genetics risk assessment, nutrition, mental health support and at-home cancer screening diagnostics. Using technology-driven, patient-centric solutions, Color is transforming how employers, unions, health plans, and governments address cancer. Color's goal is to close critical cancer care gaps, improve cancer outcomes, and guide patients with empathy through their healthcare journeys. Color Health is seeking a Clinical Lab & Fulfillment Associate to support daily operations in our high-complexity CLIA-certified laboratory. This role will involve assisting with clinical testing, laboratory maintenance, and fulfillment operations to ensure seamless processing of biological specimens and timely distribution of testing materials. How You'll Contribute Clinical Lab Responsibilities: Receive, accession, and track incoming specimens. Perform routine lab maintenance, including equipment upkeep and ensuring lab cleanliness and safety. Manage laboratory inventory and supply chain needs. Assist licensed personnel under direct supervision with: Routine clinical testing (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, library preparation for sequencing, hybridization, PCR amplification). Test equipment and reagent validation. Specialized laboratory activities requiring licensure. Support research and development efforts for new testing protocols. Assist in drafting and maintaining formal laboratory procedures. Follow established laboratory policies and procedures, documenting any corrective actions when deviations occur. Fulfillment Responsibilities: Receive, log, and distribute incoming shipments. Use Color's Fulfillment Platform to process orders, ensuring accuracy in order picking, packing, and quality control. Restock and maintain fulfillment center materials, following first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory practices. Perform general warehousing tasks, including stocking, organizing space, and managing waste disposal. Identify and troubleshoot fulfillment-related issues as they arise. Our Ideal Candidate Will Have Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field (preferred for lab duties but not required for fulfillment tasks). Knowledge of safe handling protocols for biohazardous specimens and chemical reagents (for lab-related duties). At least 1 year of experience in a high-throughput CLIA-certified clinical laboratory or in fulfillment/logistics operations. Experience in a warehouse, logistics, shipping, or fulfillment role (preferred). Proficiency with inventory management systems, fulfillment platforms, or ERP software. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ability to lift and move materials (up to 50 lbs.) and work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot fulfillment and inventory-related challenges. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Potential Schedule Monday - Friday \| 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Color is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Color prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Color conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in our recruitment process.