Lab Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information
• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
• Troubleshoot any specimen related issues
• Replenish test bench supplies as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested

Requirements

• Comfortable with handling biological specimens
• Able to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A basic understanding of standard operating procedures to ensure safety and quality standards

Additional Job Standards

• A high level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Qualifications

• 1 years or more of medical or lab experience

Skills

• Comfortable with handling biological specimens
• Able to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A basic understanding of standard operating procedures to ensure safety and quality standards
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan