Laboratory Assistant

City of Hope • Goodyear, AZ

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of tasks that support laboratory technical staff. Duties include processing specimens for in-house and reference laboratory testing; responding to inquiries by telephone, Teams, email, and Epic Secure Chat; centrifuging specimens and loading analyzers; organizing and reviewing inventory; managing specimens; preparing urinalysis and test kits; performing waived testing according to approved protocols; and maintaining equipment. The role requires teamwork and clear, effective communication to meet shared goals and deadlines and provide quality patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong teamwork and clear, effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
• Respond to inquiries by telephone, Teams, email, and Epic Secure Chat.
• Perform centrifugation and analyzer loading.
• Organize and review inventory.
• Manage specimens.
• Prepare urinalysis and test kits.
• Perform waived testing according to approved protocols.
• Maintain equipment.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively to meet shared goals and deadlines and provide quality patient care.

What This Job Offers

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