Laboratory Assistant

Status: Full Time / Non-Exempt

Shift: Monday - Friday (11:00am - 7:30pm)

Summary: The Laboratory Assistant will assist the department technologist in performing in various basic laboratory procedures using laboratory equipment to facilitate production. this is in entry level position in the clinical laboratory job family and employees in this position may not manipulate samples.

Core Responsibilities:

• Sorts and receives specimens in the department
• Records the required information in laboratory log books, specimen accession sheets, workflow drafts, etc, to ensure quality assurance of specimens
• Performs simple laboratory tasks of operating equipment, printing extra labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval and other clerical duties as assigned.
• Prepares reagents for laboratory procedures as directed in the procedure manual and under the direct supervision of a certified technologist.
• Performs various housekeeping and/or maintenance tasks to keep laboratory and equipment in clean and operable condition
• Maintains department inventory and orders supplies as needed
• Finds missing samples
• Maintains files for department records
• Performs various filing, mailing, and copying tasks as needed
• Disposes of biohazardous material according to established procedures
• Completes training and competency checklists as needed

Additional Responsibilities (may be assigned):

• Sends and receives cases to and from satellite laboratories
• Reports problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment and supplies to laboratory supervisor or lead technologist to ensure timely resolution
• Loads, runs and unloads some automated testing procedures
• Other duties assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor / Manager or Lead Technologist
• Assists in coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated
• Assists in reagent and solution preparation
• Performs filing of finished blocks, slides and paperwork

Education: Associates degree required

Experience: One (1) to Two (2) years experience in a similar capacity and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Qualification Requirements:

• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques preferred
• Basic understanding of MS Office Programs
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Medical laboratory

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person