Laboratory Assistant

Hartford Hospital • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant oversees inventory control for a high-volume laboratory. The role receives, stores, maintains, and distributes materials and equipment in accordance with departmental policies to meet customer needs. It orders, receives, and ships items using department tools, including PeopleSoft, FileMakerPro, and the WB Mason ordering program.

Responsibilities may also include specimen handling, specimen data entry, specimen plating, rapid testing, result reporting, pending-log review, and problem solving. The position requires strong technical, organizational, communication, and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize appropriately.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Word processing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• Strong technical, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, organize multiple tasks, and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory control for a high-volume laboratory.
• Receive, store, maintain, and distribute materials and equipment in accordance with departmental policies and customer needs.
• Order, receive, and ship items using department tools, including PeopleSoft, FileMakerPro, and the WB Mason ordering program.
• Handle specimens and perform specimen data entry and plating, as assigned.
• Perform rapid testing and result reporting, as assigned.
• Review pending logs and resolve problems, as assigned.
• Organize multiple tasks and prioritize work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED