Lab Technician

Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratories LLC; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Technician responsible for performing toxicology testing on various biological specimens. The role requires a background in biology or related fields, focusing on both manual and automated testing methods, while ensuring safety and efficiency in all procedures.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Strong written, verbal, and listening skills necessary.
• Dependable with strong work ethic and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated tasks for testing biological samples.
• Prepare reagents and maintain cleanliness in the lab.
• Ensure inventory levels and document procedures appropriately.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Flexibility

Innovative thinking

Education

Associates or Bachelor of Science in Biology

Laboratory Science

Biochemistry or related field

Job description

Summary

The Laboratory Technician has primary responsibility for performing tasks which support the toxicology testing on bloods, urines and other specimens using instrumental and manual methods established by the laboratory.

Essential Job Functions

• Always be alert and aware to ensure safety, accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform manual and automated tasks to support testing of biological samples including urine, blood, vitreous fluid and other tissues.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, slides and other necessary services to perform laboratory procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleanliness
• Documents procedures appropriately.
• Report problems to supervisors
• Ensure inventory levels are sufficient and appropriate; this includes ordering supplies to ensure there is no shortage and verifying expiry dates.
• Following proper laboratory safety procedures.
• Maintaining required electronic and hardcopy departmental records.
• Complies with laboratory safety protocol and practices universal precautions.
• Performing other miscellaneous duties as assigned by department supervisor or director.
  
  

Required Education/Experience

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Biology, Laboratory Science, Biochemistry or related field.
• Strong communications skills - written, verbal, and listening.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic, initiative, flexibility and innovative thinking.
• Accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.