Part-Time Cellular Therapies Lab Assistant

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. is seeking a dependable Part-Time Cellular Therapies Lab Assistant in Gainesville, FL to support day-to-day cellular therapies operations. Your role includes processing, labeling, storage, transport of cord blood, and routine QC.

You will work both independently and with a team, following established procedures and PPE safety rules. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred for career advancement.
• Ability to follow established procedures and learn new lab processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
• Review labeling and accompanying documentation for accuracy.
• Identify and help resolve specimen or documentation issues.
• Maintain stock of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Transport specimens and blood components per procedures.
• Perform routine quality control checks on Cord Blood equipment.
• Assist with storage and retrieval of cord blood units and samples.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

Looking for a role that offers the opportunity to work in a unique laboratory environment?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for a dependable, organized Part-Time Cellular Therapies Lab Assistant in Gainesville, FL to support the day-to‑day operations of our Cellular Therapies laboratory.

This role is a great fit for someone who works well independently, can balance multiple responsibilities and takes pride in completing their work accurately and on time. You’ll work alongside our laboratory team performing a variety of tasks that support the processing, handling, storage and transport of blood specimens and components.

You don’t need extensive laboratory experience to be successful in this role. We’re looking for someone who is reliable, comfortable following established procedures, willing to learn and ready to contribute as part of a team.

What You’ll Do

• Receive, organize, and prepare specimens and tubes for laboratory testing
• Review specimens and accompanying documentation to ensure they are properly labeled and acceptable for testing
• Identify and help resolve specimen, labeling, or documentation issues
• Prepare, organize, and distribute laboratory reports and related documentation
• Maintain, monitor, and restock laboratory supplies and inventory
• Prepare and label biohazard containers for proper disposal
• Perform routine quality control checks on Cord Blood equipment and monitor temperatures to ensure they remain within acceptable ranges
• Transport patient specimens and blood components according to established procedures
• Assist with cleaning and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Assist with the storage and retrieval of cord blood units and samples from liquid nitrogen freezers, refrigerators and other storage equipment
• Assemble and prepare Cord Blood collection kits
• Work with laboratory reagents and chemicals while following established safety procedures and required PPE practices
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities while completing assigned work accurately and within required timeframes
• Work both independently and collaboratively to support the needs of the laboratory team

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED
• The ability to work independently, stay on task and manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Dependability and punctuality, with the ability to complete work within established timeframes
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn laboratory systems and processes
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures and moderately complex written and verbal instructions
• A safety-focused approach and willingness to follow laboratory safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and perform physical activities including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet and maintain LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous laboratory experience preferred

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

LifeSouth Cord Blood Bank is a community-based public cord blood bank that collects and stores umbilical cord blood for the purpose of clinical cures and research in the field of stem cell transplantation.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a part-time position. Starting salary range is $15.50 - $17.05 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.