Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
Continental is seeking a highly detail-oriented, organized Laboratory Assistant to accession daily lab test reports and process blood samples for a variety of orders. The work includes centrifuging, aliquoting, and appropriately storing samples, while managing a large volume of samples and tasks efficiently. Consistency, honesty, and integrity are expected. The role also involves receiving and accounting for samples scheduled to be drawn and processed, and packing and verifying customer shipments. The assistant may be asked to help in other areas of the blood bank or office and, if needed, to work at either the Miami or Fort Lauderdale center. The company describes its standard working hours as approximately 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with shorter hours on Fridays; regular weekend, night, and on-call work is not expected. Continental is a family-owned, for-profit blood banking company that provides blood components and other biological raw materials to pharmaceutical and research customers. Its laboratory and facilities hold regulatory certifications and licenses. Employment offers are contingent on successful drug and background checks.
Requirements
- Consistently maintain a high level of accuracy.
- High proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Willingness to assist in other areas of the blood bank as needed.
- Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with team members.
- Timeliness and communication with the supervisor.
- Willingness to work at either center when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Prior laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
- Spanish language skills.
Responsibilities
- Read order-processing instructions and process samples according to those instructions.
- Receive and account for all samples scheduled to be drawn and processed each day.
- Pack customer shipments and verify their accuracy and completeness daily.
- Organize, process, and store blood samples efficiently and accurately, including managing hundreds of samples.
- Maintain a positive, teamwork-oriented demeanor while processing a high volume of samples and orders.
- Assist in other areas of the blood bank or office as needed.
- Communicate with the supervisor about everyday tasks and coordinate work with laboratory and administrative team members.
- Work at either the Miami or Fort Lauderdale center when necessary, such as in an emergency.
Benefits
- Health insurance options after a probationary period; Continental pays the majority of insurance fees, including gap, vision, and dental coverage.
- Profit sharing and a 401(k) after one full year of service; described as fully funded and invested, with administrative and investment fees paid by Continental.
- Compensation for gas and time for a short period when asked to work at a location other than the employee’s home station.
- Flexible time off and scheduling, as described by the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
