Laboratory Assistant I - Molecular, Tues-Sat Evenings

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an entry level Laboratory Assistant in the Molecular department in Fort Myers, FL. The role supports technologists in routine procedures and data recording while helping maintain clean, organized lab operations.

The position operates Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00pm to 8:30pm, and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. No certification is required, and training is provided to develop skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent; science credits preferred.
• Prior experience in a similar role and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Willing to work independently in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• No certification required.

Aufgaben

• Record lab information in log books and workflow sheets to ensure QA of specimens.
• Operate equipment, print labels, record data, and manage specimen storage.
• Prepare reagents under supervision of a certified technologist.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance to keep lab and equipment clean.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.
• Perform filing, mailing and copying tasks as needed.
• Dispose of biohazardous material per safety procedures.
• Complete training and competency checklists.
• Send/receive cases to/from satellite labs.
• Load, run and unload automated testing procedures.
• Assist with quality improvement or safety programs.
• Report problems to supervisor to ensure timely resolution.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Laboratory Assistant for our Molecular department in Fort Myers, FL who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00pm-8:30pm (subject to change based on business needs)

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Assistant will assist the department technologist in performing various basic laboratory procedures using laboratory equipment to facilitate production. This in an entry level position in the clinical laboratory job family and employees in this position may not manipulate samples.

Responsibilities

• Records the required information in laboratory log books, specimen accession sheets, workflow drafts, etc., to ensure quality assurance of specimens
• Performs simple laboratory tasks of operating equipment, printing extra labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval and other clerical duties as assigned
• Prepares reagents for laboratory procedures as directed in the procedure manual and under the direct supervision of a certified technologist
• Performs various housekeeping and/or maintenance tasks to keep laboratory and equipment in clean and operable condition
• Maintains department inventory and orders supplies as needed
• Resolves pending lists and finds missing samples
• Performs various filing, mailing, and copying tasks as needed
• Disposes of biohazardous material according to established procedures
• Completes training and competency checklists as needed
• Sends and receives cases to and from satellite laboratories
• Loads, runs and unloads some automated testing procedures
• Assists with the department quality improvement or safety program
• Reports problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment and supplies to laboratory supervisor or lead technologist to ensure timely resolution

Experience, Educations and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; emphasis on science courses preferred
• Previous experience in a similar capacity and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques preferred
• General knowledge on using MS Office programs
• Effective communication skills and strong organization skills
• Detailed oriented and willingness to work independently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• No certification required