Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

17h

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An employee in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
No previous experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in clinical information systems, including EPIC and CoPath, with the ability to navigate, input, and retrieve data to support laboratory and diagnostic workflows.
Advanced knowledge of office productivity software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and operational support tools and scheduling platforms, such as QGenda to efficiently manage documentation, reporting, and communication tasks.
Skilled in the use of office technology and equipment, including scanners, printers, and other peripheral devices, to support day-to-day administrative functions and maintain workflow continuity.

Responsibilities

Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing.
Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.
Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.
Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.
Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.
Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.
Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Manages the archiving, storage, and retrieval of pathology materials in both on-site and off-site facilities to ensure timely availability for diagnostic purposes and to maintain regulatory compliance.
Ensures the accurate and timely dispatch of materials to appropriate locations using established tracking systems to maintain chain-of-custody integrity and meet turnaround time requirements.
Verifies completeness of materials and documentation prior to sendouts to external facilities to ensure quality and prevent delays.
Monitors the quality of materials during handling and transfer processes to preserve specimen integrity and support accurate diagnostic outcomes.
Identifies and resolves issues related to missing specimens or incomplete information to prevent workflow disruptions and ensure timely case resolution.
Provides cross-functional backup for other responsibilities within the department to ensure continuity of operations and enhance team flexibility and reliability.
Collaborates with faculty, residents, and fellows to locate specimens requested by pathologists, outside institutions, and clinicians to support patient care, education, and interdepartmental coordination.
Performs additional duties as assigned by leadership to support departmental priorities and evolving operational needs.