Part-Time Cellular Therapies Lab Assistant

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking a dependable, organized Part-Time Cellular Therapies Lab Assistant in Gainesville, Florida. The assistant supports daily laboratory operations by processing, handling, storing, and transporting blood specimens and components. The position requires working independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities, and following procedures to complete work accurately and on time. Previous laboratory experience is preferred, and applicants should be ready to learn and work with the team. The role includes receiving and preparing specimens, verifying labels and paperwork, preparing reports and documents, restocking supplies, checking and maintaining equipment, transporting specimens and blood components, and handling cord blood units and samples stored in liquid nitrogen freezers, refrigerators, and other equipment. The assistant also assembles cord blood collection kits and follows laboratory safety procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment when handling reagents and chemicals. LifeSouth is a nonprofit community blood bank serving hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. Its Cord Blood Bank collects and stores umbilical cord blood for clinical cures and research in stem cell transplantation. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to meet and maintain LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements. A criminal background check and drug screen are required upon a conditional offer of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet and maintain LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements.
Dependability, punctuality, and strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently, stay on task, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn laboratory systems and processes.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others and communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
Attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures, moderately complex written and verbal instructions, and laboratory safety requirements, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 55 pounds and perform activities such as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Previous laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Receive and prepare specimens for testing, verify labels and paperwork, and help resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and distribute laboratory reports and related documents.
Restock laboratory supplies and prepare biohazard containers for disposal.
Perform routine equipment checks, monitor temperatures, and assist with cleaning and maintenance.
Transport specimens and blood components according to established procedures.
Assist with storing and retrieving cord blood units and samples from liquid nitrogen freezers, refrigerators, and other storage equipment.
Assemble cord blood collection kits.
Follow laboratory safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment when handling reagents and chemicals.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities while completing assigned work accurately and within required timeframes.
Work independently and collaboratively to support the laboratory team.