Lab Assistant II
About The Position
The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions precisely and accurately to assist laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The position is in Royal Oak, Michigan, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule of 22:30 to 7:00 and rotational weekends. The employee may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift; details are provided if an offer is extended. The role handles specimen receiving, labeling, preparation, and related pre-analytical work; supports routine instrument maintenance and preparation of laboratory materials; maintains work areas and equipment; handles documentation and laboratory information system entries; and follows quality, safety, and training procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The duties listed are a general description and are not exhaustive.
Requirements
- One year of full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain information once learned.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently, establish work priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
- Ability to handle client information confidentially.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1–10 pounds frequently and 11–25 pounds occasionally; objects weighing 36–50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried, and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Ability to stand and work at a bench for long periods and to walk and/or stand frequently.
- Manual dexterity to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma is preferred for Florida only; it is stated as required for Florida only.
Responsibilities
- Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling, and preparation.
- Assist with pre-analytical specimen preparation, including printing labels, uncapping and capping specimen tubes, aliquoting specimens, preparing racks and worklists, entering or scanning specimens, and loading automated instruments.
- Record digital temperatures and notify licensed personnel if a temperature is out of range.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
- Assist in preparing chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
- Clean, organize, and maintain the work area, glassware, and laboratory equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets as needed.
- Assist with monitoring 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 required personal protective equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees who work 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 a 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
