Lab Assistant II
About The Position
Performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to assist laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The role supports specimen processing, laboratory operations, documentation, equipment upkeep, and quality activities while following health and safety policies and using required personal protective equipment. The position is based in Royal Oak, Michigan, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 22:30 to 07:00, with rotational weekend work. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; details are provided if an offer is extended.
Requirements
- One year of full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
- Basic knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to follow a series of steps consistently without confusion or errors and retain learned information.
- Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish work priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
- Ability to handle client information confidentially.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
- High school diploma or equivalent; the posting notes this is preferred for Florida only and required.
Responsibilities
- Receive, label, handle, and prepare specimens.
- Assist with pre-analytical specimen preparation, including printing labels, uncapping and capping tubes, aliquoting specimens, preparing racks and worklists, entering or scanning specimens, and loading automated instruments.
- Record digital temperatures and notify licensed personnel when temperatures are out of range.
- Perform routine maintenance on some instruments.
- Assist with preparing chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
- Clean, organize, and maintain work areas, glassware, and laboratory equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets as needed.
- Help monitor department pending and overdue lists by searching, locating, following up, and filing appropriate documentation.
- Perform departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides or blocks, reports, requisitions and other paperwork, and answering the telephone.
- Dispose of biohazardous material.
- Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
- Perform assigned QA/QC duties.
- Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
- Comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and practices, and use personal protective equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
- healthyMINDS mental health program.
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
- Six holidays plus one MyDay off.
- FinFit financial coaching and services.
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life and disability insurance, with buy-up option.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
