Lab Assistant

Unified Womens Health Care; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Un laboratoire de renommée recherche un assistant de laboratoire à temps plein pour la section de cytologie. Le rôle consiste à assister le personnel technique dans les activités de laboratoire, y compris le traitement des échantillons, l'entretien de l'équipement et diverses tâches administratives. Les candidats idéaux doivent avoir un diplôme d'études secondaires et une expérience pertinente en laboratoire.

Qualifications

• Diplôme d'études secondaires ou équivalent requis; diplôme en sciences ou domaine connexe préféré.
• Une expérience de 2 ans en tant qu'assistant de laboratoire ou expérience pertinente est préférée.
• Connaissance des spécialités en Cytologie, Histologie ou Microbiologie moléculaire souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Recevoir et traiter les échantillons en suivant les exigences de test.
• Organiser et maintenir le stockage des spécimens de laboratoire.
• Assurer le nettoyage et l'entretien de la zone de travail et de tout l'équipement.

Skills

Cytology

Administrative duties

Laboratory safety

Education

High school degree

Associate’s degree in science

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

Overview

UWH of The Carolinas Laboratory is currently seeking a full-time Lab Assistant to work in the Cytology department. The Lab Assistant will perform various support activities for laboratory technical staff including specimen receipt and triage, specimen processing, ordering and stocking of materials, cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining laboratory workspace and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens consistent with specimen requirements for testing including positive patient identification, appropriate specimen collection container and specimen transport requirements.
• Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area
• Prepare equipment and work space for specimen testing
• Perform equipment maintenance and document activities
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed
• Organize and maintain lab specimen storage
• Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership
• Communicate specimen or laboratory equipment non-conformities or malfunctions to technical staff and/or laboratory leadership
• Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Assists all technical laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in science, life science, medical technology, mathematics, chemistry or related field preferred.
• Experience with Cytology, Histology, or Molecular Microbiology specialties is preferred
• 2 years’ experience as a lab assistant or relevant experience in a lab is preferred

#UNIFIEDWHC

• High school degree or equivalent; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in science, life science, medical technology, mathematics, chemistry or related field preferred.
• Experience with Cytology, Histology, or Molecular Microbiology specialties is preferred
• 2 years’ experience as a lab assistant or relevant experience in a lab is preferred

#UNIFIEDWHC

• Receive and process specimens consistent with specimen requirements for testing including positive patient identification, appropriate specimen collection container and specimen transport requirements.
• Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area
• Prepare equipment and work space for specimen testing
• Perform equipment maintenance and document activities
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed
• Organize and maintain lab specimen storage
• Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership
• Communicate specimen or laboratory equipment non-conformities or malfunctions to technical staff and/or laboratory leadership
• Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Assists all technical laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.