Medical Lab Assistant - Fast-Paced Specimen Processing

Ascend Clinical, LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Clinical, LLC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Clinical Laboratory Scientist with routine specimen processing and test preparation. The role involves processing specimens, tracking, and assisting in placing specimens on automated instruments, with collaboration across Hematology, Preanalytics, Chemistry, Environmental, and Immunochemistry departments.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED (college preferred), familiarity with lab instruments, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college preferred.
• Background in chemistry, math, medical terminology, knowledge of specimen preparation techniques and common laboratory instruments.
• Capability of performing repetitive work with a high degree of precision.
• Capability of working biologic specimens in a safe manner.
• Able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate.

Responsibilities

• Knows and complies with Ascend Clinical policies and procedures: general policies and Exposure Control (blood borne pathogens), Chemical Hazard, Illness and Injury Prevention Program and Quality Assurance Program.
• Organizes work for large batch processing appropriately. Prioritizes tasks and organizes work for efficient completion.
• Documents in a clear, concise and thorough manner. Sees that all paperwork is completed properly during the shift.
• Sets up automated instruments.
• Performs quality control procedures on instruments.
• Performs routine testing on automated instruments.
• Performs minor hardware troubleshooting on automated instruments.
• Actively participates in facility's Quality Assurance program.
• Assumes responsibility for special projects, as directed by Management.

Skills

Reading and writing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Precision in repetitive work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College preferred

Tools

Laboratory instruments operation

Specimen preparation techniques

Job description

Ascend Clinical, LLC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Clinical Laboratory Scientist with routine specimen processing and test preparation. The role involves processing specimens, tracking, and assisting in placing specimens on automated instruments, with collaboration across Hematology, Preanalytics, Chemistry, Environmental, and Immunochemistry departments.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED (college preferred), familiarity with lab instruments, and