Lab Assistant Non Licensed: Microbiology
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant I verifies, processes, and prepares specimens for clinical laboratory, reference, and/or point-of-care testing. The role communicates laboratory-related information, including results, to customers inside and outside the organization. It may include performing directed maintenance, maintaining department supply par levels and distributing supplies, assisting with quality assurance data collection and recording, and completing related follow-up and administrative duties. The assistant maintains a professional image in communication, appearance, and conduct; supports the laboratory and Hoag’s mission; stays current on departmental updates, policies, and procedures; and uses initiative to resolve problems, take appropriate action, follow through, and document work. Other duties may be assigned. This is a part-time overnight position scheduled from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, with required shifts every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Availability for the stated overnight schedule and required shifts every other weekend.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate degree, including science courses.
Responsibilities
- Verify, process (including complex and multistep procedures), and prepare specimens for clinical laboratory, reference, and/or point-of-care testing.
- Communicate laboratory-related information, including results, to customers within and outside the organization.
- Perform maintenance as directed.
- Maintain department supply par levels and distribute supplies as necessary.
- Assist with quality assurance data collection and recording, and related action and follow-up.
- Perform laboratory-related administrative duties.
- Maintain professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct, and support the laboratory and Hoag’s mission.
- Maintain current knowledge of departmental updates, policies, and procedures.
- Use initiative to resolve problems with appropriate action and follow-through, including documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
