Laboratory Associate I

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, performs routine laboratory tests, performs quality control and maintenance procedures, recognizes computer data problems, troubleshoots laboratory instruments, communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values, complies with all safety guidelines and models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities. Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, performs routine laboratory tests, performs quality control and maintenance procedures, recognizes computer data problems, troubleshoots laboratory instruments, communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values, complies with all safety guidelines and models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences including:
• 24 semester hours of science courses that include:
• Six semester hours of chemistry
• Six semester hours of biology
• 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing
• Performs routine laboratory tests
• Performs quality control and maintenance procedures
• Recognizes computer data problems
• Troubleshoots laboratory instruments
• Communicates technical information to medical and lay persons
• Assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures
• Participates in continuing education
• Recognizes normal and abnormal values
• Complies with all safety guidelines
• Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees