Laboratory Aide (Part-Time)

Caris Life Sciences•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Laboratory Aide supports clerical and ancillary work involved in opening and handling clinical cases for patient output. The role works cross-functionally with Accessioning and Block Returns, as well as other laboratory departments, and performs specimen receipt, packaging, case transport, filing, audits, and related tasks. The aide maintains specimen diagnostic viability, documents case activities in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and SharePoint when needed, and follows established protocols and laboratory procedures. The position works under the direction of the Supervisor and requires ongoing learning of the CLIA, CAP, and NYS regulations applicable to the laboratory. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The role requires periodic travel and may include some evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Physical and environmental conditions include prolonged standing or sitting, repetitive motion, lifting up to 30 pounds, and possible exposure to laboratory chemicals, fumes, noise, and biohazardous materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–1 years of experience.
Availability to work Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods and perform repetitive motion.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail; ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.
Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
Ability to handle possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents.
Ability to complete the pre-employment process, including applicable background, drug, credit, and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical field or laboratory experience.
Completion of college-level courses in a scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

Open incoming specimen packages and organize specimens and associated documents for clinical processing through video receipt.
Package send-outs for Block Returns and document each specimen shipped using the video receipt detail camera.
Audit and properly dispose of biohazardous material.
Verify accessioning trash contains no patient sample or information before disposal.
Transport cases between departments, including Lab Operations, IHC, and PAs.
Flatten slides for Accessioning in the specified chronological order, handling them carefully.
File cases in proper activation-date order at laboratory staging areas.
Work cross-functionally with departments including Accessioning and Block Returns.
Maintain the diagnostic viability of specimens.
Document case activities in the LIS and SharePoint database when necessary.
Follow defined protocols and identify and use appropriate documentation and human resources to overcome challenges.
Assist with other related duties and special projects as needed and accept other assigned duties.