Microbiology & Virology Lab Technician (Day Shift)

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to assist in performing laboratory testing, access specimens, and support quality control and preventive maintenance procedures. You will interact with clinicians and staff and use the Laboratory Information System to document work.

The role requires an associate degree in science or related field, ability to distinguish colors, and willingness to work 7:00am-3:30pm weekends and holidays on rotation as part of a collaborative team at our

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Science or related field (biology/chemistry) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to distinguish colors required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing laboratory testing.
• Receive and access specimens for testing.
• Assist with Quality Control and Preventive Maintenance procedures.
• Communicate with clinicians and staff as necessary.
• Use the Laboratory Information System.
• Answer phone calls and inquiries; attend meetings and in-services as requested.

Skills

Color vision

Education

Associate degree in Science/related field

Job description

Upstate is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to assist in performing laboratory testing, access specimens, and support quality control and preventive maintenance procedures. You will interact with clinicians and staff and use the Laboratory Information System to document work.

The role requires an associate degree in science or related field, ability to distinguish colors, and willingness to work 7:00am-3:30pm weekends and holidays on rotation as part of a collaborative team at our