Certified Lab Assistant - Microbiology & Data Entry

CHRISTUS Health; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks a Laboratory Assistant to accurately evaluate specimen orders and enter clinical data into multiple systems, identify missing data, and operate automated equipment per SOPs. The role involves communicating supply deficiencies and maintaining safety and PPE protocols.

The position requires an Associate of Science degree (preferred), basic knowledge of microbiology/immunology, and about 1 year of clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• AS degree preferred
• Basic knowledge in microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases required

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Accurately document information as required, including processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
• Maintains laboratory coat supply
• Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly or scheduling equipment repair or replacement.
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of all consumables and reagents.
• Assists in arranging the disposal of biohazard and chemical waste.
• Assists with the enforcement of all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs (personal protective equipment’s)
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Skills

Clinical lab procedures

Data entry

Equipment operation

Education

Associate of Science Degree

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks a Laboratory Assistant to accurately evaluate specimen orders and enter clinical data into multiple systems, identify missing data, and operate automated equipment per SOPs. The role involves communicating supply deficiencies and maintaining safety and PPE protocols.

The position requires an Associate of Science degree (preferred), basic knowledge of microbiology/immunology, and about 1 year of clinical lab experience.