Lab Assistant - Long Beach, CA

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles•Kawartha Lakes, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Lab Assistant to work at our Long Beach Central Health Center. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting lab personnel with day-to-day laboratory operations. The Laboratory Assistant will never perform any function that requires a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or manufacturer specific training. Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. About the position: Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors. Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing. Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted. Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes. Resolve and document any problem specimens. Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures. Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary. Communicating information about tests and test results. General laboratory maintenance such as cleaning lab equipment, restocking of laboratory consumables on shelves, benches, cabinets, and other efforts to support the laboratories. Collection and disposal of biohazardous and non-hazardous waste, as well as, liquid waste from laboratories.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County.
Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid CA driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required.

Nice To Haves

Medical office or previous laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing.
Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted.
Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes.
Resolve and document any problem specimens.
Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary.
Communicating information about tests and test results.
General laboratory maintenance such as cleaning lab equipment, restocking of laboratory consumables on shelves, benches, cabinets, and other efforts to support the laboratories.
Collection and disposal of biohazardous and non-hazardous waste, as well as, liquid waste from laboratories.