Laboratory Associate I

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Laboratory Associate I to perform moderate to high complexity testing under supervision, including routine testing, quality control, and instrument maintenance. This role calls critical results to providers and uses LIS for result entry, with emphasis on clear communication of data.

The position supports histopathology and special stains services, with a focus on accuracy, troubleshooting instrumentation, and collaborating with clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences with 24 semester hours in science including 6 hours chemistry, 6 hours biology, and 12 hours of related sciences.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity testing under supervision.
• Conduct routine laboratory testing and quality control testing.
• Maintenance of general instrumentation and systems.
• Call and communicate critical or questionable results to providers; document findings.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Critical results

Communication of results

Education

Associate or Bachelor in chemical/biological sciences

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Laboratory Associate I performs moderate and high complexity testing under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. This position performs routine laboratory testing, quality control testing, general and instrument maintenance, calling of critical and questionable results to appropriate providers, and resulting of test using laboratory information systems. Additionally, this role performs general troubleshooting of instrumentation, communicating technical information to appropriate persons.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000459 CHS - Histopathology & Special Stains (Main) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-24 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description

The Laboratory Associate I performs moderate and high complexity testing under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. This position performs routine laboratory testing, quality control testing, general and instrument maintenance, calling of critical and questionable results to appropriate providers, and resulting of test using laboratory information systems. Additionally, this role performs general troubleshooting of instrumentation, communicating technical information to appropriate persons.

Additional Job Description

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences including 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences.

Experience: None. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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