Laboratory Assistant

Eurofins • Lenexa, KS

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, specimen management, problem resolution, and data entry and specimen storage with a high degree of proficiency.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with raw specimen handling
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies
• Position may require evening and weekend hours
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills and 1 year data entry experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Ability to manage direct other Associates as required
• Ability to manage daily workload as required
• Ability to assist Management in providing overall direction of workflow for Lab Assistants and Support Services as needed
• Ability to ensure applicable SOPs are being utilized and followed appropriately
• Help with weekly scheduling of staff
• Serve as the primary trainer for new Lab Assistants or re-training of existing Lab Assistants
• Ability to accurately answer questions when Supervisor is unavailable
• Ability to interact with other departments as necessary and develop relationships with other Lab Leadership and Management as it relates to work processes and work flow
• Ability to communicate concerns/needs as necessary to Supervisor
• Aid Supervisor with areas of improvement in workflow or organization, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and agility to direct associates as required
• Ability to manage and oversee daily workload
• Demonstrates effective coaching and training skills
• Ability to provide Management overall direction of workflow for Lab Assistants and Support Services as needed
• Ability to accurately answer project questions when Supervisor is not available
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds
• Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately
• Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)
• Contact client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepancies
• Complete correction requests as needed
• Operation of the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management
• Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
• Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
• Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
• Prepare specimens to be shipped and adhere to all applicable shipping requirements
• Aid laboratory personnel in cleaning duties
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance records as required
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab
• Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated issues as appropriate.
• Demonstrate superior understanding of Laboratory operations
• Demonstrate leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others as required
• Ensure department adheres to policies and procedures
• Ensure department adheres to policies and procedures, and applicable SOPs are being utilized appropriately
• Ensure Training and competency tasks are completed and documented in timely fashion
• Communicate goals and project deadlines to team member
• Create a productive and positive team environment
• Suggest potential improvements to existing systems and processes to immediate supervisor
• Trains new and existing associates
• Aid supervisors with areas of improvement in workflow or organization (scheduling)

Benefits

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

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