Laboratory Assistant Advanced Microbiology - Atrium Health Charlotte FT Evenings
About The Position
This is a full-time Laboratory Assistant position in Advanced Microbiology at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center - Core Lab: Microbiology. The role involves accurately accessioning and registering specimens, maintaining high quality and productivity, and following designated procedures for specimen handling. The assistant will also prepare solutions, reagents, and supplies, operate laboratory equipment, and answer phone and paging systems. Adherence to College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements is essential. The work environment involves biohazardous materials and potential chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards, requiring the team member to work safely. Physical requirements may include stooping, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and extended periods of standing or walking.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Works in a busy environment around physicians, technologists, and other hospital team member.
- Works in an area, which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
- Each team member has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.
- May be required to stoop, reach and lift light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.
- May be required to stand and or walk for extended periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in chemical, biological, or life sciences preferred.
Responsibilities
- Accurately accessions and registers specimens for processing and testing.
- Maintains high quality and productivity as required by department.
- Follows designated procedures for labeling and processing; sort and deliver specimens to technical areas as assigned.
- Prepares solutions, reagents and supplies as assigned.
- Operates all necessary equipment in designated laboratory.
- Answers phone and paging system as needed.
- Follows College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
