Medical Lab Technician – Precision Diagnostics

Planet Pharma; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform routine medical laboratory tests under supervision. The role supports diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention through careful specimen handling and analysis.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, analyzing test results, documenting findings, and assisting pathologists with final diagnoses. Requires a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree in medical technology or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred.
• Preferred experience in mammalian cell culture, ELISA, and/or clinical/regulatory lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications.
• Analyze, gather and record test data to issue reports with charts and narratives.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• May examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
• May conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer.
• May conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Lab techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in medical technology or vocational training

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform routine medical laboratory tests under supervision. The role supports diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention through careful specimen handling and analysis.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, analyzing test results, documenting findings, and assisting pathologists with final diagnoses. Requires a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree in medical technology or related field is preferred.