Lab Assistant Non Licensed: Microbiology
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant I supports the Microbiology laboratory by verifying, processing, and preparing specimens for clinical laboratory, reference, and/or point-of-care testing. Processing may involve complex, multiple-step procedures. The role communicates laboratory-related information, including results, to customers inside and outside the organization; may perform directed maintenance; and helps maintain and distribute department supplies. The assistant may also support quality assurance data collection, recording, and follow-up, and performs varied laboratory-related administrative duties. The position requires professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct, and support for the laboratory and Hoag’s mission. The assistant maintains current knowledge of departmental updates, policies, and procedures; uses initiative to resolve problems with appropriate action and follow-through, including documentation; and performs other duties as assigned. It is a part-time overnight role scheduled from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, with shifts required every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate degree including science courses.
Responsibilities
- Verify, process, and prepare specimens for clinical laboratory, reference, and/or point-of-care testing, including complex and multiple-step procedures.
- 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 needed.
- Assist with quality assurance data collection, recording, and action or follow-up.
- Perform varied laboratory-related administrative duties.
- Maintain professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct, and support the laboratory and Hoag’s mission.
- Stay current with 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
