Lab Helper

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Lab Helper to assist the Cytogenetics and Molecular labs. Responsibilities include preparing samples, clerical duties, equipment maintenance, and waste handling.

The role supports non-clinical lab tasks under supervision and requires attention to infection control and proper documentation. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (Associate's preferred), LIS experience, and familiarity with Excel/PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with Laboratory Information System (LIS), Document Scanning, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of laboratory machinery such as autoclave, glassware washer and dryer; handling of biohazard waste.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples and/or slides.
• Record equipment maintenance and update logs; prepare requisitions.
• Handle basic facility issues with engineering and bioengineering teams.
• Manage waste including sharp containers and biohazard materials.
• Label slides and retrieve Cytogenetics and Molecular lab materials.
• Perform other lab-related tasks under supervision.
• Monitor stock levels and organize storage.
• Maintain Cytogenetics and Molecular lab work areas per infection control guidelines.
• Clerical duties in labs, including LIS entry and paper requisitions.
• Operate washing and drying machines and autoclave.
• Follow all infection control procedures.
• Answer phones and direct inquiries as needed.

Skills

LIS experience

Document Scanning

Excel

PowerPoint

Autoclave knowledge

Biohazard waste handling

Cytogenetics lab procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Autoclave

Glassware Washer

Dryer

Job description

Job Details

City/State: Bronx, New York

Grant Funded: No

Department: Path - Cytogenetics Lab

Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 9 AM-5:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate: $26.93

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

• Receive samples and/or slides
• Record equipment maintenance to ensure proper operation of equipment. Maintain and update log sheets and prepare paper requisitions for shipment or storage
• Report and handle basic facility issues with bioengineering and engineering including: electrical, plumbing, safety, and others as applicable
• Collect sharp container, Chemical and Biohazard waste. Keep satellite and main accumulation station clean and organized. Keep a clean and well organized work area
• Label slides, file and retrieve Cytogenetics and Molecular labs fixed pellet, slides, patient folder all other material
• Perform any other laboratory related tasks and functions as department requires under the direction of a supervisor and/or lab director
• Monitor supplies stocks. Receive, date and store supplies as per defined guidelines. Monitor supplies in each work station and refill as needed
• Organizing/ storage and retrieval of Cytogenetic specimens until discarding
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of the all work stations in Cytogenetics and Molecular lab areas in accordance with Infection Control guidelines
• Clerical duties in the Cytogenetics and Molecular labs. Perform order entry and update in the LIS. Keep logs, prepare paper requisitions for shipment or storage
• Operate washing and drying machines, autoclave
• Conform to all infection controls procedures
• Answer phone calls, provide information, answer basic questions, or recognize who to transfer the issue to, if applicable

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Hospital and laboratory related required; Associate’s Degree preferred
• Must have experience with Laboratory Information System, Document Scanning, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, Knowledge of machinery (autoclave, glassware washer and dryer), handling of biohazard waste
• Knowledge of the procedures, policies for Cytogenetics and Molecular labs required

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.

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise.

• An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.
• Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team!

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