Lab Assistant (Cytology)

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens consistent with specimen requirements for testing including positive patient identification, appropriate specimen collection container and specimen transport requirements.
• Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area.
• Prepare equipment and work space for specimen testing.
• Perform equipment maintenance and document activities.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed.
• Organize and maintain lab specimen storage.
• Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership.
• Communicate specimen or laboratory equipment non-conformities or malfunctions to technical staff and/or laboratory leadership.
• Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies.
• 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.
• Affords assistance to all technical laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school degree or equivalent.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in science, life science, medical technology, mathematics, chemistry or related field preferred.
• Experience with Cytology, Histology, or Molecular Microbiology specialties is preferred.
• Two years’ experience as a lab assistant or relevant experience in a lab is preferred.