Laboratory Assistant

GI Alliance; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations. This entry-level position involves assisting with sample processing, data entry, and maintaining laboratory standards. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Join a dynamic work environment that prioritizes quality patient care while offering opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a vital team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, Associate of Science preferred.
• One year of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Entry

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate of Science

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Standard Office Equipment

Job description

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Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Description

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting staff with answering telephone calls, daily maintenance, miscellaneous administrative duties, data entry, and filing.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining, under direct supervision
• Perform routine H&E staining either manually or automated
• Distribute slides to pathologists
• File blocks and slides
• File paperwork
• Discard specimen containers
• Perform specimen pickup(s) as needed
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties associated with the Pathology laboratory
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards are met
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate of Science preferred
• Experience: One (1) year experience in laboratory setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications

N/A

Performance Requirements

• Must be reliable
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to compile data
• Ability to follow instructions/procedures
• Effective communication with customers and co-workers
• Ability to perform work activities in a team environment with open communication
• Maintain attention to detail and concentrate for extended periods
• Function in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality patient care
• Proficient computer skills with keyboarding
• Strong multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with initiative
• Strong sense of ethics

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk, hear, and smell constantly
• Lift frequently 10 pounds and occasionally 25 to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Equipment Operated

Standard office and laboratory equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and lab machinery.

Work Environment

Professional laboratory setting with exposure to chemicals, moving parts, sharps, biofluids, diseases, monitors, and repetitive motions. Regional travel may be required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and IT
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare