Laboratory Assistant II

MicroGenDX; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MicroGenDX in Texas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to support a large team of scientists performing clinical analysis of patient specimens for infectious disease testing. You will prepare specimens for molecular testing daily and assist with preprocessing tasks.

Responsibilities include opening shipments, accessioning requisitions, organizing specimens, maintaining the autoclave, and keeping a safe, clean lab environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• General clinical laboratory skills including proper specimen handling.
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong multitasking and teamwork abilities.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Open shipments of patient specimens including core and COVID-19.
• Organize and place specimens in racks for testing downstream.
• Write accession numbers linking specimens to orders.
• Sort specimens into appropriate buckets by test panel.
• Maintain autoclave and perform daily cleaning; record temperatures.

Skills

Clinical lab skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

Description

Job Summary: The Laboratory Assistant II will assist a large group of dedicated lab scientists providing state-of-the-art clinical analysis of a variety of patient specimens for the detection of human pathogens. They will prepare specimens for molecular infectious disease testing daily. They will be involved in preprocessing activities such as opening packages, sorting specimens, and accessioning requisitions. They will report any issues or errors to the General Supervisor(s), Technical Supervisor(s) or Lab Director of Operations. They will put away supplies, operate the autoclave, perform maintenance on the autoclave, clean the laboratory and scan documents. They will work closely with management staff to provide a safe testing environment for all staff.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Opening shipments of patient specimens including core and COVID-19
• Organizing, matching and placing patient specimens in racks for the Laboratory Technologists to test downstream
• Writing laboratory accession numbers that link patient specimen to order forms
• Sorting specimens into appropriate buckets by test panel ordered
• Matching specimens to requisitions and ensuring a lysate tube is properly labeled
• Getting a count of each specimen per panel type every day testing is performed
• Operating and maintaining the autoclave
• Performing daily cleaning of the laboratory environmentRecording temperatures daily
• Any other duties as assigned by laboratory manager or other superiors/upper management

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Possess general clinical laboratory skills such as: ability to critically think and troubleshoot and proper specimen handling.
• Capable of working independently and with a group
• Excellent communication skills
• Superb teamwork and multitasking skills
• Basic computer skills including proficiency in MS Office

Education And Experience

• Associate degree in Biological Sciences a plus; however, not required