Laboratory Assistant, Shared Hospital Laboratory

Scarborough Health Network • Livermore, CA

1d • CA$30 - CA$35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant works in the specimen receiving area of the Shared Hospital Laboratory’s Microbiology Department. The role includes planting specimens to appropriate media, answering results requests, and assisting the Senior Technologist and Operations Manager with general departmental duties. The position reports to the Operations Manager of the Microbiology Department.

Requirements

• Michener Institute Certificate, or equivalent as a Laboratory Assistant, Career Canada Certificate, or OSMT.
• Demonstrated problem recognition and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to organize work and set priorities.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate values consistent with the hospital Code of Conduct and commitment to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Use protective equipment provided and identify and report hazards.
• Engage in ethical conduct and strive to understand and appreciate the diversity of the patient, staff, and community population.
• Excellent work performance and attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in bacteriology, with knowledge of media and different incubation times for setup in a fully automated microbiology lab.
• Knowledge of setting up Maldi, Kirby Bauer, and AST using instruments such as Bruker and Phoenix.
• Ability to speak another language.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the specimen receiving area.
• Plant specimens to appropriate media.
• Answer results requests.
• Assist the Senior Technologist and Operations Manager with general duties in the Microbiology Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed