Laboratory Assistant

** This will be set as a contract to hire opportunity (6 months+ on contract then convert)

Hours would be ideally Friday-Tuesday 12-9 but also flexible looking for part time 12-5pm

Description of Position

The Laboratory Assistant must be able to complete lab-related tasks both independently and as a member of the laboratory team. This individual should be highly organized, pay strict attention to detail and possess the ability to be self-motivated in terms of time-management and multi-tasking skills. This individual should have consistency in completing assigned objectives to meet deadlines given by the laboratory management team pertaining to his/her responsibilities and duties.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology useful but not required
• Previous laboratory experience useful but not required
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail/focus on quality
• Strong organizational, observational, and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate objectives individually or with a team
• Ability to interact with co-workers, lab management team, and internal/external customers with courtesy and respect
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office

Responsibilities and Duties

• Receiving, sorting and accessioning patient samples in the department
• Data entry of patient demographics and payment information into Laboratory Information System
• Loading patient samples onto instruments
• Performing routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting on instrumentation
• Monitoring and recording temperature of ancillary lab equipment such as refrigerators and freezers
• Performing routine inspection of ancillary safety equipment such as eyewash stations and fire extinguishers
• Preparing daily QC checks on instrumentation
• Monitoring volumes and preparing inventory orders of laboratory reagents and supplies
• Performing and documenting incoming inspection of received laboratory reagents and supplies
• Performing standard sterility/cleaning practices
• Assisting in finding missing specimens/missing information
• Adhering to standard Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and laboratory safety procedures
• Adhering to Federal, State, and International laboratory guidelines
• Assisting in preparing for Federal, State, and International laboratory inspections
• Follows all PPE requirements
• Properly disposes of biohazard materials if applicable

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Medical laboratory

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person