Laboratory Assistant

Examples of Duties

• Assists in preparation of specimens for examination.
• Assists in routine bacteriological, chemical, or radiological examination where interpretation of scientific judgment is not required.
• Prepares culture media, reagents, stains, and sterile solutions.
• Centrifuges specimens; sets up and dismantles test apparatus.
• May be assigned to and trained in specialized areas such as tissue preparation and EKG machine operation.
• Filings slides, patient charts, checks in and routes specimens, X-ray charts and performs other clerical duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working Knowledge Of Working knowledge of common laboratory equipment techniques and procedures.
• Working knowledge of chemical bacteriological and radiological concepts and terminology.
• Skill To Perform Accurate and Detailed Radiological and Clinical Laboratory Work.
• Skill To Understand and Follow Precise Oral and Written Direction.
• Skill To Work Cooperatively With Those Contacted in the Course of Work.

Experience, Education, and Training Requirements

To demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, applicants should provide evidence of:

• A combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to approximately one year of experience as a Laboratory Helper with Monterey County, and which substantially demonstrates the preceding knowledge and skills.
• Any additional relevant experience, education, or training.

Supplemental Questions

Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability to understand and follow precise oral and written direction in a laboratory, clinical, and/or office environment.

Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability as it relates to chemical and bacteriological concepts and terminology.