Lab Helper

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,146,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Einstein campus is hiring a Lab Helper for the Rapid Response Lab. You will assist in non-clinical lab tasks, prepare samples, and maintain supplies while following supervisor instructions.

Hours are 12:00 PM–8:00 PM with alternate weekends. The role requires HS diploma and the ability to operate lab equipment and basic office systems; strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with centrifuges, computers, printers, pneumatic tubes and office equipment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of QA/QC concepts and good laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve samples and prepare aliquots; operate specimen tracking system.
• Deliver and pick up samples to the correct workstation and/or department.
• Monitor supplies stocks and store items per defined guidelines.
• Log and document activities; prepare paper requisitions for shipment or storage.
• Report and handle basic facility issues with bioengineering and engineering as needed.
• Maintain infection control procedures and keep a clean work area.
• Answer phone calls and provide information or transfer as needed.
• Follow supervisor instructions and keep area organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Laboratory centrifuges

LIS system

Office equipment

Job description

City/State:

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

Path - Rapid Response Lab Einstein

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Evening

Work Days:

ALTERNATE WEEKENDS

Scheduled Hours:

12 PM-8 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$26.93

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

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The Lab Helper assists in all non-clinical tasks of the laboratory. The individual performs basic clerical and maintenance duties, such as but not limited to preparing samples for testing- centrifuging and aliquoting; storing and retrieving samples, distributing samples to workbenches and other departments; discarding samples; storing blood in the cold room (if applicable). The individual is able to receive and follow direct instructions and supervision from staff and shift supervisors. The Lab Helper is expected to be able to recognize issues and problems and address them as appropriate.

Essential Functions

• Retrieve samples and/or slides. Centrifuge and prepare aliquot tubes when necessary. Operate Laboratory Electronic System for specimen tracking
• Handle add-on requests appropriately. Operate LIS system if/when necessary
• Deliver and pick-up samples to the correct workstation and/or department
• Monitor supplies stocks. Receive, date and store supplies as per defined guidelines
• Report and handle basic facility issues with bioengineering and engineering as needed including electrical, plumbing, safety, and others as applicable
• Keep logs, prepare paper requisitions for shipment or storage, others as assigned by supervisor
• Conform to all infection controls procedures
• Answer phone calls, provide information, answer basic questions, or recognize who to transfer the issue to, if applicable
• Follow supervisor’s requests and instructions as assigned
• Keep a clean and well-organized work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Operation of laboratory centrifuges, computers, printers, pneumatic tubes, and office equipment required
• Good communication and organizational skills required
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment- centrifuges, instruments, etc.
• Possess knowledge of good laboratory practices, including QA/QC concepts and practices

This position is located at the Einstein campus in the Rapid response lab. The hours are 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, alternate weekends of 4:00 pm-12:00 am.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.