Laboratory Associate I

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

119d

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. Responsible for data entry of client demographic information, processing test orders and order review, reconciling specimen/order problems, assist with facilitating send out testing, ensure proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answers phones, ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution. Serve as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving to address problems and identify resolutions and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences.
• 24 semester hours of science courses including 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre analytical processing of biological specimens for testing.
• Data entry of client demographic information.
• Process test orders and conduct order reviews.
• Reconcile specimen/order problems.
• Assist with facilitating send out testing.
• Ensure proper patient registration.
• File paper requisitions.
• Support supply management.
• Answer phones.
• Ensure proper labeling of samples.
• Distribute samples.
• Serve as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees