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SalaryDuties and responsibilities:
● Performs simple to complex assays utilizing established departmental protocols.
● Reads, understands, and adheres to all the SOPs, policies, and protocols.
● Performs all pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes accurately and timely, as well as independently.
● Reports results via the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
● Prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems.
● Establishes and performs proper quality control measures (i.e. temperature monitoring, instrument maintenance, reagent/specimen preparation, etc.) in accordance with laboratory operating standards.
● Documents daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality control (e.g. equipment/instrument maintenance, calibrations, certifications) to support quality assurance initiatives.
● Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance, reporting of test results, or instrument functions. Troubleshoots and/or reports findings to supervisor, manager, or director.
● Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specification.
● Assists the supervisor in ensuring an efficient workflow operation and reports any delays and/or problems.
● Monitors TAT and workflow processes.
● Assists in preparation of validation documentation of new tests and procedures as assigned.
● Maintain records that demonstrate that PT samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples
● Cleans and maintains lab equipment, instrumentation, and work space.
● Maintains and tracks inventory for reagents, consumables, and ancillaries to support laboratory functions. Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
● Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
● Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
Position Requirements:
● Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
● Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent education and training
Competencies:
● Possesses solid understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis in department specific protocols.
● Able to demonstrate initiative, balanced assertiveness and team orientation.
● Able to demonstrate excellent time management skills.
● Ability to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.
● Operates equipment with sufficient proficiency to successfully execute test procedures.
● Possesses computer skills and laboratory automation knowledge.
● Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
● Adheres to correct procedures, policies and health/safety guidelines
● Prolonged periods of standing are necessary, able to stand on feet, bend, and move through shift; frequent lifting/carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.
● Shift work may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Ability to Relocate:
- Elmwood Park, NJ 07407: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
