Job Description for Lab Assistant:
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lab Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in various laboratory tasks, including sample preparation and analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring the laboratory is clean and organized.
Responsibilities:
- Providing support to the Laboratory Manager by assisting in daily office needs
- Submit approval requests for travel and orders
- Draft Meeting Agenda and take Meeting minutes for Safety Committee, Compliance and lab meetings
- Schedule travel and meeting arrangements
- Help and organize with the preparation of KPI reports,and budget reports
- Outside institution requests (Castle, OHSU, Knight, Foundation One, etc.)
- Chat group correspondence
- Filing blocks and slides daily
- Preparing slides for Histology techs for the next day
- Labeling H&E slides in preparation for send-out
- Sending out H&E slides to pathologists via FedEx
- Accessioning specimens
- Labeling cassettes
- Scanning requisitions and filing
- Prepare samples for analysis
- Perform routine laboratory tests and procedures
- Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies
- Ensure laboratory is clean and organized
- Record data accurately and maintain records
- Follow laboratory safety guidelines and procedures
- Assist in other laboratory tasks as assigned
- Document preparation
- Act as point of contact for internal and external associates
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other laboratory software
- Knowledge of laboratory safety guidelines and procedures
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
If you are a team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for science, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization.