Clinical Lab Support Specialist I

Moffitt Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in the United States is hiring a Laboratory Assistant Specialist I to ensure proper handling of specimens and preparation for testing. The role spans multiple labs, including Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong data entry and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under supervision of technologists.

Qualifications

• Training required: ability to multi-task in a busy, disruptive environment.
• Must be a team player, adaptable to change at a moment's notice.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Must possess strong oral communications skills and sound reasoning capability based on common sense logic.
• Must demonstrate competent computer data entry skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, pathologists and research team members.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimens and data entry for orders.
• Centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation, packaging and shipment of specimens.
• Register and bill tasks and assist on patient care procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues with samples and orders.
• Assist in Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics.
• Transport and deliver specimens to testing departments.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Computer skills

Communication with physicians

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center in the United States is hiring a Laboratory Assistant Specialist I to ensure proper handling of specimens and preparation for testing. The role spans multiple labs, including Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong data entry and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under supervision of technologists.