Laboratory Assistant II

About the role

The Laboratory Assistant II will assist a large group of dedicated lab scientists providing state-of-the-art clinical analysis of a variety of patient specimens for the detection of human pathogens. They will prepare specimens for molecular infectious disease testing daily and work closely with management staff to provide a safe testing environment for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Opening shipments of patient specimens including core and COVID-19
• Organizing, matching, and placing patient specimens in racks for Laboratory Technologists to test downstream
• Writing laboratory accession numbers that link patient specimen to order forms
• Sorting specimens into appropriate buckets by test panel ordered
• Matching specimens to requisitions and ensuring a lysate tube is properly labeled
• Getting a count of each specimen per panel type every day testing is performed
• Operating and maintaining the autoclave
• Performing daily cleaning of the laboratory environment
• Recording temperatures daily
• Any other duties as assigned by laboratory manager or other superiors/upper management

Requirements

• Possess general clinical laboratory skills such as ability to critically think and troubleshoot and proper specimen handling
• Capable of working independently and with a group
• Excellent communication skills
• Superb teamwork and multitasking skills
• Basic computer skills including proficiency in MS Office

Qualifications

Associate degree in Biological Sciences a plus; however, not required.