Laboratory Assistant

JOB TITLE: Laboratory Assistant

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am to 5:00pm

JOB STATUS: FULL-TIME

Job Summary: The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for a broad range of duties and responsibilities that are critical to the efficiency and accuracy of processing pathology cases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives specimens from all sources and correlates test ordering information with Laboratory Interface System or requisitions

• Specimen receipt and processing:
• Receives pathology specimens from all sources
• Ascertains adequacy of specimens
• Accessions cases and confirms all client info, patient demographics/insurance, specimen document/container info, and the LIS correlate
• Ensures all case documents are uploaded into LIS
• Prepares and sends out ancillary tests
• Troubleshoots accessioning and processing issues; Assists with resolving suboptimal specimens
• Ensures proper and thorough documentation throughout entire specimen processing workflow

• Assists with unloading processors and preparing samples to be embedded.
• Assists with removing slides from stainers and prepares them for coverslippiing
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
• Maintains working knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment and completes equipment logs
• Assists in troubleshooting equipment issues; Documents equipment issues and steps taken during resolution process
• Cleans and stocks the laboratory workspace
• Receives, unloads and completes/retains required documentation of supply shipments
• Follows all biohazard/chemical hygiene/safety procedures as required
• Possible training in low complexity lab procedures to assist lab techs during high-volume workdays
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Degree/GED, or equivalent
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and processes
• Must be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of

test results and communicate these to the Lab Manager

• Knowledge of medical terminology (preferred)
• One year of laboratory experience required
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Microsoft Office skills

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Generally, not more than 50lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and /or carrying of objects

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High School Degree/GED, or equivalent

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person