Molecular Assistant

Three Rivers Diagnostics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Heritage Lab Services is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Assistant to join our on-site Molecular testing team at Three Rivers Diagnostics. This full-time role offers an hourly pay range of $20.00 to $24.00, depending on experience, and a Tuesday–Saturday schedule from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm.

Training in Molecular Diagnostics will be provided. You will process specimens, assist with preanalytical steps, maintain records, and help ensure safety and quality standards in a fast-paced clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training acceptable under CLIA and accreditation agencies to perform high complexity testing.
• Training in Molecular Diagnostics will be provided.
• No minimum clinical laboratory experience required.
• No specific experience is required, but we prefer individuals with undergraduate basic laboratory skills.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process patient specimens, perform authorized tests, adhering to SOPs.
• Understand basic and relevant scientific principles associated with toxicology testing.
• Labeling, accessioning, centrifuging, pouring off.
• Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated platforms in molecular workflows.
• Prepare calibration and quality control materials for testing.
• Maintain records for instrument maintenance, temperature checks, QC failures.
• Perform downtime tasks during LIS or system outages.
• Follow safety protocols when handling human samples.
• Restock supplies and keep sections clean at end of shift.
• Support changes and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education

Job description

Description

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant- Molecular Assistant

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 am to 7:00 pm

Pay Range: $20.00-24.00 per hour depending on experience

About the Role: Heritage Lab Services is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented entry-level Molecular Assistant to join our on-site laboratory team at Three Rivers Diagnostics! This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced clinical laboratory setting.

Heritage Lab Services will provide the training required for the position.

If you are passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality results that support patient care, we would love to meet you.

Why Join Us

• Supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunities for professional growth

Role And Responsibilities

• Process patient specimens, perform authorized tests, while adhering to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Responsible to understand basic and all relevant scientific principles associated with toxicology testing performed
• Responsible for any preanalytical duties including but not limited to:
• Labeling
• Accessioning
• Centrifuging
• Pouring off
• Perform all tasks associated with running samples on manual, semi-automated, and automated platforms in:
• Molecular
• Other platforms and test systems
• Prepare and Perform pour off or extraction and other tasks associated with sample preparation for screening and confirmation testing
• Prepare and Perform tasks associated with preparation of calibrator, quality control for testing
• Perform downtime tasks as assigned when LIS and or other systems are malfunctioning, nonfunctional, or temporarily not available (LIS connection issues, power outage, etc)
• Follow all safety protocols when handling human samples, such as urine or oral fluid, to ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.
• Follow the laboratory Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance set policies and procedures
• Identify and respond as set in policies and procedures to QC trends, shifts, and failures to assess test systems are within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Perform and Maintain accurate records for instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, temperature checks, calibrator or QC failures, lot-to-lot checks, patient sample handling/tracking, and communication logs.
• Handle and analyze proficiency testing samples with the same care and standards applied to patient specimens to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform and Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Perform end of shift/day responsibilities to include:
• Restock supplies as deemed appropriate.
• Clean sections.
• Organize, empty waste.
• Perform all tasks assigned in conformance to Molecular Workflow guidance and in a manner to mitigate sample or section contamination.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Supports ongoing changes in a professional manner, contribute to a positive work environment and to the team effort of the laboratory.

Requirements

Background and Experience:

• No specific experience is required, but we prefer individuals with undergraduate basic laboratory skills. Training in Molecular Diagnostics will be provided.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training acceptable under CLIA and accreditation agencies to perform high complexity testing.
• No minimum clinical laboratory experience required.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Heritage Lab Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.