Laboratory Assistant (NY Helps) - FT - Evening Shift

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 33,406 - 42,595; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory technician to perform routine laboratory and medical tests in Buffalo, NY. The successful candidate will assist in more complex procedures under supervision, operate laboratory equipment, and maintain clean conditions in the lab.

The position requires at least an Associate's degree in Chemistry or Biology, or equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of modern laboratory techniques and a valid New York State driver’s license are also required.

Qualifications

• Possession of an Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology or related technical field.
• Completion of high school with 2 years of technical laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of safety precautions in handling specimens.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests and assist in complex procedures.
• Collect specimens from patients and keep equipment clean.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and colorimeters.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Chemistry knowledge

Biology knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Associate's degree in Chemistry or Biology

High school diploma with 2 years of experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

EKG machine

Job description

HOURLY RANGE: $24.25 - $30.92

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The work involves performing routine laboratory and medical tests and assisting technicians in more complicated procedures. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher ranking technical employee in a clinical or public health laboratory, health‑care setting, or water or wastewater plant laboratory. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Assists in the conducting of tests, examinations, or analyses of various media in a laboratory, medical setting or water or wastewater plant laboratory;
• Receives instructions and performs routine laboratory tests in different fields;
• Sets up and/or adjusts laboratory equipment such as colorimeters, centrifuges, etc.;
• Prepares various types of media, reagents, or test solutions for use by technicians;
• Collects specimens from patients;
• Collects samples and assists technicians in water or wastewater plant or in the field;
• Keeps equipment and instruments in clean condition and good working order;
• Operates an EKG machine or related equipment;
• Assists in education and orientation of new employees;
• Uses County vehicle to deliver and pick‑up samples and/or reports.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Working knowledge of modern laboratory techniques, terminology and equipment used in a laboratory or health‑care facility; working knowledge of chemistry and biology; ability to perform routine technical laboratory work with a high degree of accuracy; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to exercise safety precautions in handling specimens and equipment; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; good judgment; initiative; industry; dependability; good eyesight; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of an Associate's degree* in Chemistry, Biology or related technical field; or completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours* with a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in Chemistry, Biology or closely related scientific field; or:
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of technical laboratory or technical medical experience; or:
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Special requirement for County (non‑ECMCC) employees only: Possession of New York State driver’s license at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

NOTE*: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

NOTE 2: Verifiable part‑time and/or volunteer experience will be pro‑rated toward meeting full‑time experience requirements.