Automation Operator Representative

Automation Operator Representative - Clifton, NJ, Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, with rotational weekends

Pay range: $23.48 - $35.23 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Automation Specialist coordinates implementation and operations issues for automated sorting and aliquoting instruments within the Technical Operation department, which may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Daily operation of front-end automation instruments [sorters and aliquoters] for all workcycles. 
• Supports general specimen flow and delivery to Technical Departments and Manual Technical Operations 
• Coordinates communication for the BU with the vendor to identify, document and resolve problems and issues. 
• Work in partnership with Specimen Management, Technical, and Biomedical Engineering  
• Effectively communicate up and down stream of the specimen flow 
• Ensure that all maintenance, hardware and software changes are documented as required 
• Complete all Compliance Training for their position within Technical Operations. 
• Coordinate National Quality Assurance and College of American Pathologists requirements for Technical Operations [Manual and Automated].  
• Know and Understand all Functions of the Department 
• May be actively involved in special projects 
• Track and report metrics required for monitoring productivity, defects and maintenance including control charts where applicable.