Cytogenetics Lab Support - Day Shift

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Lab Helper to assist the Cytogenetics and Molecular labs. Responsibilities include preparing samples, clerical duties, equipment maintenance, and waste handling.

The role supports non-clinical lab tasks under supervision and requires attention to infection control and proper documentation. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (Associate's preferred), LIS experience, and familiarity with Excel/PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with Laboratory Information System (LIS), Document Scanning, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of laboratory machinery such as autoclave, glassware washer and dryer; handling of biohazard waste.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples and/or slides.
• Record equipment maintenance and update logs; prepare requisitions.
• Handle basic facility issues with engineering and bioengineering teams.
• Manage waste including sharp containers and biohazard materials.
• Label slides and retrieve Cytogenetics and Molecular lab materials.
• Perform other lab-related tasks under supervision.
• Monitor stock levels and organize storage.
• Maintain Cytogenetics and Molecular lab work areas per infection control guidelines.
• Clerical duties in labs, including LIS entry and paper requisitions.
• Operate washing and drying machines and autoclave.
• Follow all infection control procedures.
• Answer phones and direct inquiries as needed.

Skills

LIS experience

Document Scanning

Excel

PowerPoint

Autoclave knowledge

Biohazard waste handling

Cytogenetics lab procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Autoclave

Glassware Washer

Dryer

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Lab Helper to assist the Cytogenetics and Molecular labs. Responsibilities include preparing samples, clerical duties, equipment maintenance, and waste handling.

The role supports non-clinical lab tasks under supervision and requires attention to infection control and proper documentation. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (Associate's preferred), LIS experience, and familiarity with Excel/PowerPoint.