Laboratory Associate I: High-Complexity Testing & QC

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Laboratory Associate I performs moderate to high complexity testing under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. It includes routine testing, quality control, instrument maintenance, and communication of results to providers.

The role requires education in chemical or biological sciences and familiarity with laboratory information systems; no prior experience is required, with opportunity to advance within a rigorous hospital lab

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences with 24 semester hours in chemistry, biology, and related sciences.
• Experience: None.
• Laboratory experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity testing under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager.
• Conduct routine laboratory testing and quality control testing.
• Maintain instruments and troubleshoot using laboratory information systems.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences including 24 semester hours, with 6 chem, 6 bio, 12 related sciences

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Laboratory Associate I performs moderate to high complexity testing under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. It includes routine testing, quality control, instrument maintenance, and communication of results to providers.

The role requires education in chemical or biological sciences and familiarity with laboratory information systems; no prior experience is required, with opportunity to advance within a rigorous hospital lab