Medical Lab Assistant: Fast-Paced Precision Support

Ascend Clinical, LLC; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life & disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Personal days

Dental & vision

Job summary

Ascend Clinical, LLC in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to assist the CLS with routine specimen processing, test preparation, verification and documentation. You will help place specimens on automated instruments and support laboratory staff across Hematology, Preanalytics, Chemistry, Environmental and Immunochemistry departments.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, familiarity with laboratory safety and ability to work precisely in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college preferred.
• Background in chemistry, math, medical terminology
• Knowledge of specimen preparation techniques
• Knowledge of operation of common laboratory instruments
• Ability to perform repetitive work with a high degree of precision
• Ability to work with biologic specimens safely
• Able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate

Responsibilities

• Follow Ascend Clinical policies and procedures: Exposure Control, Chemical Hazard, Illness and Injury Prevention Program and Quality Assurance Program.
• Organizes work for large batch processing; prioritizes tasks for efficient completion.
• Documents clearly and thoroughly; ensure paperwork is complete.
• Sets up automated instruments.
• Performs quality control procedures on instruments.
• Performs routine testing on automated instruments.
• Performs minor hardware troubleshooting on automated instruments.
• Participates in the facility's Quality Assurance program.
• Assumes responsibility for special projects as directed by Management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Chemistry basics

Math skills

Medical terminology

Specimen prep

Instrument operation

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ascend Clinical, LLC in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to assist the CLS with routine specimen processing, test preparation, verification and documentation. You will help place specimens on automated instruments and support laboratory staff across Hematology, Preanalytics, Chemistry, Environmental and Immunochemistry departments.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, familiarity with laboratory safety and ability to work precisely in a fast-paced