Lab Helper

Montefiore New Rochelle; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore New Rochelle seeks a Lab Helper to support non-clinical laboratory tasks at the Einstein Rapid Response Lab. You will prepare samples, operate basic lab equipment and assist with sample handling under supervision.

The position runs 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm with alternate weekends, requires a High School Diploma or GED and strong organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth workflow and infection-control compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating laboratory centrifuges, computers and standard office equipment.
• Good communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment and QA/QC practices.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve samples and slides; centrifuge and prepare aliquot tubes as needed.
• Operate LIS/Lab information systems for specimen tracking when required.
• Deliver and pick up samples to the correct workstation or department.
• Monitor stock levels and properly store supplies per guidelines.
• Record logs and assist with basic facility issue reporting and infection control.
• Answer phones and provide information or route queries to the appropriate person.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow supervisor instructions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Centrifuges

Computers

Printers

Pneumatic tubes

Office equipment

Job description

## Lab HelperApply: 1825 Eastchester Road: Full time: Posted Today: JR232819**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:**$26.93For 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.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.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 practicesThis 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.