Lab Assistant II

MedStar Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hackensack is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory assistant. The role involves performing routine specimen handling and preparation duties to support laboratory professionals. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of laboratory experience and strong organizational skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team and maintain high standards of laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department is required.
• Basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures is necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation and routine instrument maintenance.
• Clean and maintain work area, glassware, and lab equipment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling,handlingand preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g.,printing labels,uncap/cap specimen tubes,aliquot specimens,prepare racks, worklists, enter/scanspecimensand load automated instruments).
• Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals,reagentsand solutions.
• Clean, organize and maintain work area,glasswareand laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, asneeded).
• Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.
• Perform other departmental tasks such asfiling,archivingand retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone.
• Dispose of biohazardous material.
• Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Comply with all health and safety policies,proceduresand practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required WorkExperience:

One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.

Preferred Work Experience:

N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an on-going basis and retain the information once learned.
• Must be detail-oriented,have the ability towork independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously andeffectively with supervisors,co-workersand clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidentialmanner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,Exceland Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.