Lab Aide

Astera Cancer Care; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance on day 1

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term disability

401k Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 paid holidays (2 floating)

Job summary

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is seeking a Lab Aide for Port Jefferson, NY. The role focuses on basic lab procedures, equipment operation, safety, and accuracy in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will handle logs, inventory, waste disposal, and document workflows, while leveraging Labdaq, Onco EMR and Infinity systems. Strong written and verbal communication will be essential in collaborating with staff and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1 year of experience in laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and practices.
• Proficient in Word/Excel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Have knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and practices.
• Operate and maintain centrifuges and processing equipment within the Laboratory Services Department.
• Focus on safety and quality assurance procedures with regulatory compliance.
• Perform tasks like logs, restocking supplies, disposing biohazard waste, temperature charts, inventory counts, archiving records, scanning, and workflow maintenance.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
• Interact positively with supervisors, managers, and coworkers.
• Navigate Labdaq, Onco EMR and Infinity as needed.
• Suggest departmental improvements to management.

Skills

Laboratory operations experience

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Word/Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Labdaq

Onco EMR

Infinity

Job description

Why Join Our Team? At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what's possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact!

Job Title: Lab Aide

Location: Port Jefferson, NY

Hours/Days: 5/8.5 hr shifts Mon-Fri (7am-6pm)

In This Role, You Will:

• Have knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and practices.
• Operate and maintain centrifuges and processing equipment authorized within the Laboratory Services Department.
• Focus on safety and quality assurance procedures with the ability to function within or above regulatory agency requirements.
• Perform multiple tasks such as; pending logs, restocking of laboratory supplies, disposal of biohazard waste, temperature charts, helping with inventory counts, archiving completed work, scanning records, and maintenance of laboratory workflow.
• Have proper usage of time management skills.
• Interact in a positive manner with supervisors, managers, and coworkers.
• Have experienced with workflow management.
• Have high energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted activities.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills; be resourceful and organized.
• Assume other duties as assigned by management.
• Understand and observe all confidentiality and HIPAA provisions.
• Have the ability to navigate and perform required tasks on Labdaq, Onco EMR and Infinity.
• Recognize and convey to management any departmental improvements necessary.

We Require:

• Must have a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of experience in laboratory operations, preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficient in Word/Excel.

What We Offer:

Salary: Starting at $22/hr

• Health Insurance on day 1
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 paid holidays (2 floating)

Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care. Visit our website at: Nycancer.com Follow us on Facebook: NYCBS on Facebook

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, the best in Long Island cancer treatment: a comprehensive community oncology center delivering more personalized services and faster access to technologies and treatments.