Laboratory Assistant

Cynet Systems•Clifton, NJ

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to support laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The role includes specimen handling and preparation, routine equipment maintenance, reagent and media preparation, quality assurance and quality control tasks, recordkeeping, safety practices, and use of laboratory computer systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks to maximize workstation efficiency.
Ability to retain information once learned.
Ability to interact courteously and respectfully with coworkers and internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant training is helpful.
Coursework in math and science is preferred.

Responsibilities

Sort and receive specimens in the department.
Perform routine maintenance on designated instruments and equipment.
Centrifuge specimens, print extra labels, record data on temperature charts, and manage specimen storage and retrieval.
Prepare reagents and media in the department.
Prepare specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.
Perform assigned QA/QC duties.
Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.
Decontaminate work areas.
Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
Maintain files for department records.
Change gas cylinders.
Follow personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and safety regulations.
Use the laboratory computer system and operate PCs.
Dispose of biohazardous material safely.
Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.