Laboratory Assistant 2

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Department of Human Services is seeking a mid-level staff member in the Newborn Screening Section. The role involves receiving and processing specimens for laboratory testing, data entry in the LIMS, and data checks on entered information.

Responsibilities include assisting with supplies, preparing specimen collection kits, and performing tasks under general supervision as part of a dedicated team in a state lab setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in medical or laboratory work.
• Substitution options include college coursework with at least ten semester hours in physical or biological sciences or an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology; vocational lab assistant course may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming specimens for laboratory testing.
• Enter demographic and specimen data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and perform data entry checks.
• Assist with receiving and distributing supplies and preparing specimen collection kits; perform duties under general supervision.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nature of Work

This is a mid-level position in the Newborn Screening Section. Duties include receiving and processing incoming specimens for laboratory testing, entering demographic and specimen data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and performing data entry checks on data entered into the LIMS. May include receiving and distributing supplies and work in preparing specimen collection kits. Duties are performed under general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Training: Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.
• Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in medical or other laboratory work.
• Substitution: Successfully completed study in an accredited college or university which included at least ten semester hours in physical or biological sciences or an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology. Completion of a recognized laboratory assistant course from a vocational school may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.