Laboratory Assistant

WRM Western Regional Medical Center; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory technical staff. You will process specimens for in-house and reference testing, respond to inquiries via telephone, Teams, email and Epic Secure Chat, and assist with centrifugation, analyzer loading, inventory, specimen management and waived testing per approved protocols.

Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential to meet deadlines and provide quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and clear, effective communication to achieve common goals.

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
• Responding to telephone, Teams, email, and Epic Secure Chat inquiries.
• Centrifugation and analyzer loading.
• Inventory organization and review.
• Specimen management; urinalysis and kit test preparation.
• Waived testing according to approved protocols.
• Equipment maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Laboratory Assistant

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked among the top in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

Shift: Mon-Thur 11:30pm-10:00am

The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of tasks that support laboratory technical staff, including but not limited to, specimen processing for in-house and reference laboratory testing; responding to telephone, Teams, email, and Epic Secure Chat inquiries; centrifugation and analyzer loading; inventory organization and review; specimen management; urinalysis and kit test preparation; waived testing according to approved protocols; and equipment maintenance.

This position requires strong teamwork and clear, effective communication to achieve common goals, meet deadlines, and provide quality patient care.

Position Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Each of us at City of Hope believes in and is dedicated to turning hope into reality. Every researcher, nurse, doctor, administrative professional or IT specialist brings his or her unique creativity and talent to the fight against cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. Whether your interest is in the clinical, business, science or support service area, at City of Hope you will collaborate with the best and brightest colleagues, be challenged by engaging tasks and impact the lives of many people.