Laboratory Assistant

Cynet Systems•Irving, TX

About The Position

Performs routine laboratory functions precisely and accurately to assist laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The role supports specimen processing, laboratory preparation, quality assurance, equipment and work-area maintenance, recordkeeping, and safe handling of laboratory materials.

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 with coworkers and internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
Work experience is not required.

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 some instruments.
Centrifuge specimens, print extra labels, record data such as temperature charts, and store and retrieve specimens.
Prepare reagents and/or 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 and perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
Maintain department files and records.
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.