Laboratory Assistant, Cancer Biology

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support laboratory operations. In this role, you will perform routine laboratory tests, maintain equipment, and document procedures. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and be capable of following directions and maintaining safety standards in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is mandatory.
• Skills in laboratory techniques and safety required.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supports laboratory operations and maintenance functions.
• Conducts non-technical, routine laboratory tests.
• Maintains clean and sterilized work areas.

Skills

Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to operate laboratory equipment

Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports

Ability to learn elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of professional staff, supports laboratory operations, performs maintenance functions, and completes non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Washes laboratory glassware, instruments and/or cages after use. Replaces defective or broken glassware/instruments from stock,
2. Sterilizes and/or stores clean glassware, instruments, and/or changes.
3. Maintains a clean and sterilized work area in accordance with standard laboratory practices and procedures. Disposes of contaminated matter as needed.
4. Distributes supplies and equipment for use as directed.
5. Conducts non-technical, routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff.
6. May set up and operate laboratory equipment in preparation for specimen examinations.
7. Maintains simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents.
8. Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records.
9. May assist with experiments using animals by restraining them for inoculation and anesthetization.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports
• Ability to learn elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Research laboratory environment
• Exposure to chemicals
• Exposure to glass and other breakable objects
• Possible exposure to animals
• Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• May be required to work hours beyond typical 8 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule and/or evenings and weekends as needed