Lab Assistant - $19.50
About The Position
Performs routine unregulated laboratory tasks as directed. This full-time position works second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., five days a week, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. Depending on hours worked, the position may include a second-shift and weekend differential of $1.50–$3.50 per hour. The role receives and processes samples, prepares laboratory records and blood shipping forms, issues blood and blood components, inspects returned blood units, maintains component inventory, modifies blood components, performs quality control, monitors testing processes for errors, and cleans and maintains laboratory equipment and spaces. It also uses multiple computer systems to obtain necessary data. The work may involve moderately demanding physical activity, including handling objects weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged sitting or standing. Work is performed regularly inside and/or outside, with potential exposure to inclement weather, atmospheric elements, and pathogenic substances, including blood-borne pathogens. Noise is usually moderate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency, or other catastrophic event.
- Ability to organize work for timely completion.
- Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
- Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Skill in operating office equipment.
- Ability to periodically perform moderately physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; assistance and/or proper techniques and moving equipment are required for objects of significant weight.
- Tasks may involve climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged sitting or standing.
- Ability to work in conditions that may involve inclement weather, atmospheric elements, and pathogenic substances, including blood-borne pathogens.
Nice To Haves
- Prior blood bank or laboratory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive and process samples to determine suitability.
- Prepare and maintain laboratory records and blood shipping forms.
- Issue blood and blood components.
- Inspect blood units returned from hospitals and determine suitability.
- Maintain component inventory, including recalls and inventory lookbacks.
- Modify blood components.
- Perform quality control as directed.
- Monitor testing processes to identify errors or potential problems and take effective preventive or corrective actions when indicated.
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and the laboratory.
- Use multiple computer systems to obtain necessary data.
Benefits
- Second-shift and weekend differential of $1.50–$3.50 per hour may apply based on hours worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
