Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a laboratory employee to perform routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests according to established protocols. You will prepare specimens for examination and operate automated instrumentation as part of a clinical team.

Responsibilities include recording results in the designated system and maintaining strict privacy, safety, and biohazard standards. A high school degree is required, with 0–6 months of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Performs routine and specialized diagnostic lab tests per established protocols.
• Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing.
• Operates automated lab instrumentation and equipment.
• Follows privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.
• Records lab results in the specified system.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen preparation

Privacy compliance

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000459 CHS - Histopathology & Special Stains (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months

State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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