Adjunct Lab Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is creating a pool of qualified applicants to serve as Lab Assistants for individual MLT courses. Selected candidates will be assigned to one specific course-such as Microbiology, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis & Body Fluids, Immunology, or Blood Bank-based on their experience and the program's instructional needs. Lab Assistants support faculty by helping prepare laboratories, maintaining an organized and safe learning environment, and assisting students during hands-on activities.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
- MLT ASCP
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
- MLS ASCP
Responsibilities
- Lab Preparation & Set-Up
- Prepare reagents, controls, media, slides, stains, and solutions for all MLT laboratory courses.
- Set up equipment, instrumentation, and supplies prior to each lab session.
- Pipette, aliquot, label, and organize patient sample simulations as needed.
- Assist with prepping unknowns, QC materials, and teaching specimens.
- Ensure proper storage of chemicals, samples, and supplies.
- Lab Support & Instruction
- Assist faculty during lab sessions by helping students with procedures, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and basic concepts.
- Reinforce safety protocols and good laboratory practices.
- Monitor workflow to maintain an efficient, professional learning environment.
- Answer student questions and guide them through step-by-step technical procedures.
- Support students in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and related lab activities.
- Safety & Compliance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
- Follow all institutional, OSHA, and CLIA-related safety guidelines.
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of reagents, sharps, biohazardous waste, and chemicals.
- Assist with routine safety checks and equipment calibration or cleaning.
- Inventory & Organization
- Track supplies and notify faculty when restocking is needed.
- Assist with media ordering, reagent preparation, and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Help organize storage areas, teaching materials, and shared lab spaces.
- General Program Support
- Collaborate with instructors to ensure labs run smoothly and efficiently.
- Support new lab implementations or updates to course materials.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned to assist the instructional team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
