Lab Assistant

Title: Lab Assistant

Job Summary:

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses.
MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis,
Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

MDL is currently expanding and is looking for a Lab Assistant to join our growing laboratory team.

Responsibilities:

• Unpack specimen deliveries
• Properly count/compare the courier & field service technician specimens to route sheets
• Correctly identify all necessary information on a test requisition form
• Match information on the test requisition with information on the collection vial for accuracy
• Identify correct documentation and procedures for missing or discrepant information
• Demonstrate proper use of dMDL
• Properly collate all paperwork received with specimen including requisition, checks, credit card forms, insurance card copies and prescriptions
• Demonstrate proper use of MDL test codes and panels
• Accession multiple types of specimens including blood, urine, swabs, CSF, synovial fluid, ticks, biopsies, etc.
• Take pictures of specimen vial/container for QC purposes
• Print labels and affix to specimen, requisition forms and accompanying documentation
• Sort and prepare all paperwork for scanning; scan all paperwork
• Sort samples in ascending order, as well as set up samples according to an XG sheet
• Properly locate a sample requested by the clinical lab, quality control, or the SRC department
• Complete any paperwork from QC/SRC
• Archive and file all paperwork
• Demonstrate proper use of a Sample Scan 96
• Print labels for plates, preparing them to be scanned
• Take temperatures of the clinical lab
• Record data and organize documentation

• Organize and maintain lab storage, samples and specimens
• Prepare equipment and work space
• Sanitize and sterilize equipment and workspace
• Perform routine equipment preventative maintenance and thermometer calibrations; record data and results and report results and variations to supervisor
• Prepare and aliquot reagents; make master-mix
• Pour microbiology plates and perform sterility and growth promotion testing
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist laboratory staff in daily activities or additional duties as delegated.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned.
• Assures activities are conducted in a safe manner and materials are handled according to safety guidelines.

Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens.

• Assures customer privacy is maintained at all times.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Assures information is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
• Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems.
• Productive work habits are consistently displayed.
• Accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.

Job Qualifications: General K*nowledge, Skills, and A*bilities (KSA’s) required

• Clinical Laboratory Accessioner training
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and perform repetitive motion (keyboard)
• Proficient visual and audio skills

Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Laboratory setting
• Use of personal protective equipment

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)
• Legal Plan & Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan

• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Business Casual Environment
• Credit Union

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please include the best email address for employers to contact you at

Work Location: In person