Certified Laboratory Assistant — Precision Data & Lab Ops

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, Texas seeks a Laboratory Assistant to accurately evaluate specimen orders, enter data into lab systems, and ensure correct processing according to SOPs. This role supports lab operations and communicates deficiencies as needed.

Responsibilities include equipment upkeep, inventory management, safety compliance, and documentation of quality control and logs. Associates degree preferred; certification options include MLA, CMLA, PBT, RPT, or CPT.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science 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

Microbiology knowledge

Biochemistry knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Associate of Science Degree preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, Texas seeks a Laboratory Assistant to accurately evaluate specimen orders, enter data into lab systems, and ensure correct processing according to SOPs. This role supports lab operations and communicates deficiencies as needed.

Responsibilities include equipment upkeep, inventory management, safety compliance, and documentation of quality control and logs. Associates degree preferred; certification options include MLA, CMLA, PBT, RPT, or CPT.