Clinical Lab Assistant - Core Laboratory
About The Position
The Clinical Lab Assistant prepares patient specimens for analysis and provides technical support for a specific clinical service or program. The role performs specimen processing procedures and provides quality control and equipment maintenance. It may also involve monitoring daily operations, participating in special projects, and assisting with instruction for laboratory students, residents, fellows, visiting scientists, or new employees. This is a full-time, onsite position in the Core Laboratory at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The schedule is evening, with 40 standard hours per week. The listed hiring salary range is $19.12–$27.17 per hour; offers are determined by experience and internal equity. The position is employed by UNC Health Care System and includes UNC Health benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; a higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Consult with healthcare providers and/or the laboratory supervisor regarding specimen suitability, procedures, media preparation, or instrument function checks.
- Investigate and troubleshoot problems involving equipment, procedures, specimens, reagents, and/or workflow.
- May assist in teaching Clinical Laboratory Science students, Pathology residents, fellows, visiting scientists, and/or new employees.
- May monitor the daily operation of a specific clinical service or program.
- May participate on teams or perform special projects and assignments.
- Perform specimen processing procedures.
- Provide quality control and equipment maintenance.
Benefits
- UNC Health benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
