Laboratory Assistant

Cynet Systems•Miramar, FL

About The Position

Perform various routine laboratory functions precisely and accurately to assist 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 compliance, and use of laboratory computer systems.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant training is helpful.
Math and science courses are preferred.

Responsibilities

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