Lab Assistant

Hunter Care Health • Oklahoma City, OK

18d • $16 - $22

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs paperwork and technical and non-technical procedures to process and submit specimens for analysis. Duties include data entry, specimen processing and preparation, basic analyzer functions, and assistance with analyzer maintenance. The role also includes clerical tasks such as filing, scanning, faxing, and answering phones. Science graduates are welcome, and there is room for advancement.

The assistant follows company policies and procedures to maintain product integrity and quality control, and helps promote a positive, safe work environment by following OSHA safety requirements, including precautions related to biological and chemical hazards. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, either 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare or a clinical laboratory.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, including strong written and verbal communication.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Punctuality.
• Basic computer skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and take reasonable precautions to protect clients’ data and other information.
• Valid driver’s license, which must be maintained.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Able to bend at the waist and squat.
• Able to work with hands, see, and hear.
• Favorable background check.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Biological science degree preferred.
• Prior data-entry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and specimen processing associated with laboratory test requests.
• Prepare laboratory specimens.
• Follow company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control.
• Perform clerical duties, including filing, scanning, faxing, and answering phones.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations and procedures, including those concerning biological and chemical hazards.
• Assist with analyzer maintenance, specimen preparation, and basic analyzer functions.

What This Job Offers

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