Laboratory Assistant (Cytoprep)
Unified Women's Healthcare•Morrisville, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
UWH of The Carolinas Laboratory is currently seeking a Lab Assistant to work in our Cytology department. The Lab Assistant will perform various support activities for laboratory technical staff including specimen receipt and triage, specimen processing, ordering and stocking of materials, cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining laboratory workspace and equipment.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in science, life science, medical technology, mathematics, chemistry or related field
- Experience with Cytology, Histology, or Molecular Microbiology specialties
- 2 years’ experience as a lab assistant or relevant experience in a lab
Responsibilities
- Receive and process specimens consistent with specimen requirements for testing including positive patient identification, appropriate specimen collection container and specimen transport requirements.
- Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area
- Prepare equipment and work space for specimen testing
- Perform equipment maintenance and document activities
- Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed
- Organize and maintain lab specimen storage
- Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership
- Communicate specimen or laboratory equipment non-conformities or malfunctions to technical staff and/or laboratory leadership
- Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
- Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
- Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
- Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
- Assists all technical laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Fertility benefits
- Supplemental insurance options
- Vacation, personal days, and paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Basic life insurance
- Optional additional coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Opportunities and resources to support your career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
