Lab Assistant, MLT/Phlebotomy

Moberly Area Community College; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Moberly Area Community College in Missouri is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomy laboratory assistant to support its MLT instructional laboratory.

The role prepares labs, assists faculty, and maintains safety and organization while upholding FERPA confidentiality; ASCP certification preferred and clinical experience appreciated.

Qualifications

• Holds ASCP-BOC or ASCPi-BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist preferred; Medical Laboratory Technician would be considered
• 3 years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare the laboratory for scheduled student activities, setting up equipment, supplies, specimens, reagents, media, and materials as directed by MLT faculty
• Assist faculty during student laboratory sessions with technical and logistical support and reinforce established laboratory procedures
• Clean, organize, and maintain instructional laboratory areas before and after laboratory activities
• Work collaboratively with the MLT Operations Coordinator, faculty, clinical partners, staff, and students to support program effectiveness and student success
• Perform other duties related to the operation of the MLT instructional laboratory as assigned
• Assist with proper handling, storage, and disposal of biological materials, sharps, chemicals, and hazardous waste according to established safety procedures
• Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment and safety supplies are available for laboratory activities
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and institutional policies
• The position may require prolonged standing, bending, reaching, and lifting

Skills

ASCP Certification

Clinical experience

Job description

Description

The Medical laboratory Technician/Phlebotomy laboratory assistant supports the effective operation of the laboratory and assist faculty in providing a safe organized, and effective learning environment for students. This is a part time, hourly paid position with employment on a semester basis.

Description

The Medical laboratory Technician/Phlebotomy laboratory assistant supports the effective operation of the laboratory and assist faculty in providing a safe organized, and effective learning environment for students. This is a part time, hourly paid position with employment on a semester basis.

All candidates must submit a completed online application at our website:https://www.macc.edu/jobs/

A cover letter, resume, transcripts, and any other relevant documents should be uploaded with the application. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Qualifications

• Holds ASCP-BOC or ASCPi-BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist preferred, Medical laboratory Technician would be considered;
• 3 years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred
  
  

Job Responsibilities

The MLT/Phlebotomy adjunct lab assistant shall perform the following essential tasks/responsibilities:

• Prepare the laboratory for scheduled student learning activities, including setting up equipment, supplies, specimens, reagents, media, and other instructional materials as directed by MLT faculty.
• Assist faculty during student laboratory sessions by providing technical and logistical support and reinforcing established laboratory procedures.
• Clean, organize, and maintain instructional laboratory areas before and after laboratory activities
• Work collaboratively with the MLT Operations Coordinator, faculty, clinical partners, staff, and students to support program effectiveness and student success.
• Perform other duties related to the operation of the MLT instructional laboratory as assigned.

Related tasks/responsibilities (as appropriate):

• Assist with proper handling, storage, and disposal of biological materials, sharps, chemicals, and hazardous waste according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment and safety supplies are available for laboratory activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and institutional policies.
• The position may require prolonged standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.