Pathology Laboratory Support Technician

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to provide assistance in performing basic laboratory testing, receive and accession specimens, assist with specimen sendouts, and help with preventative maintenance. The role includes distributing and filing slides, ordering supplies, and communicating with clinicians and staff as needed.

The candidate will use the Laboratory Information System and answer phone calls and inquiries while attending meetings and

Qualifications

• Associate degree requirement in science or related field with biology/chemistry focus.
• Ability to distinguish colors is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing laboratory testing and accessioning specimens.
• Assist with specimen sendouts and preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Distribute and file slides, order supplies, and communicate with clinicians and staff.
• Use the Laboratory Information System and answer phone calls and inquiries.
• Attend meetings and in-services as requested.

Education

Associates degree in Science or related field (biology, chemistry) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Job Summary

Will be responsible for providing assistance in performing laboratory testing; receives and accessions specimens for testing; assists with specimen sendouts,; assists with preventative maintenance as assigned; distributes and files slides; orders supplies; communicates with clinicians and staff as necessary; uses the Laboratory Information System: answers phone calls and inquiries; attends meetings and in-services as requested.

Job Summary

Will be responsible for providing assistance in performing laboratory testing; receives and accessions specimens for testing; assists with specimen sendouts,; assists with preventative maintenance as assigned; distributes and files slides; orders supplies; communicates with clinicians and staff as necessary; uses the Laboratory Information System: answers phone calls and inquiries; attends meetings and in-services as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Work Days:

M-F flexible based on workflow between the hours of 8:00-4:30

Message To Applicants

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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