Clinical Lab Assistant 3 — Lab Ops Lead in Miami

University of Miami; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 to support laboratory operations at the UHealth campus in Miami, FL. The role involves accessioning patient samples, processing specimens, and generating reports under the supervision of the lab leadership.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, handles, and accession patient samples requiring laboratory testing.
• Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.
• Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.
• Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.
• Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.
• Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Generates patient reports and forwards them to the proper departments/physicians.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries related to referral testing; answers inquiries from Reference Lab; resolves sample issues.
• Assists as a lead/backup when Supervisor is unavailable.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analyze

Prioritize under pressure

Confidential information handling

Evenings/nights/weekends availability

Independent work

Collaborative environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 to support laboratory operations at the UHealth campus in Miami, FL. The role involves accessioning patient samples, processing specimens, and generating reports under the supervision of the lab leadership.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.