Lab Assistant - $19.50

OneBlood; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OneBlood in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a dedicated laboratory assistant for routine tasks in the cellular therapy facility. This full-time role involves working Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Key responsibilities include processing samples, maintaining records, and ensuring laboratory compliance with health and safety policies.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, with preferred prior laboratory experience. Strong communication skills and basic computer knowledge are essential. The environment may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and successful applicants will need to comply with various health policies.

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience preferred.
• Ability to report to work during public health emergencies.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes samples to determine suitability.
• Prepares and maintains laboratory records.
• Monitors laboratory inventory and orders supplies.
• Performs quality control as directed.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

Ability to organize work for timely completion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Performs routine unregulated laboratory tasks as directed to assist the cellular therapy facility.

Work Schedule: This full-time position will work Monday thru Friday on 1st shift, 9:00 am - 5:30 am.

Responsibilities

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Receives and processes samples to determine suitability
• Prepares, process and maintains laboratory records and shipping documentation
• Monitor laboratory inventory, order supplies prior to depletion; recieve, stock and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Performs unregulated laboratory testing
• Performs quality control as directed
• Participates in the ongoing monitoring for each testing process to identify errors or potential problems leading to errors and takes effective and preventive corrective actions when indicated
• Clean, organize and maintain work area, laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies
• Utilizes computer system to obtain necessary data.
• Comply with all health, quality and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Prior laboratory experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS:

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency or other catastrophic event
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Skill in operating office equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to periodically perform moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). (Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment.) Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, prolonged sitting or standing.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances. Performance of this job could expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OneBlood is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability/Other Protected Categories