Parasitology Lab Aide (Day)

Antech Diagnostics•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parasitology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, processing and preparing of fecal samples. This role involves meeting minimum department requirements for para loads and Fcombo set-up rates, accurately building loads, labeling processing tubes, and splitting specimens for Giardia ELISA when required. The aide will also be responsible for finding missing specimens, printing and reconciling queue lists, and maintaining organization of the storage refrigerator. Additionally, the role requires maintaining all equipment, being aware of quality control and calibration, and cross-training in multiple specialties within the department/lab. The aide will follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures, maintain a clean and organized work area, restock supplies, and participate in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation. Consultation with senior peers on non-complex Parasitology tasks is expected for learning through experience. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Attention to detail and organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions
Positive, can-do attitude

Nice To Haves

Consult with senior peers on non-complex Parasitology tasks to learn through experience.

Responsibilities

Collect fecal specimens from login, scan into loads, and prepare for set up.
Meet all minimum department requirements for para loads and Fcombo set-up rates.
Accurately building loads and label processing tubes.
Split specimens for Giardia ELISA when required.
Find missing specimens. Print and reconcile queue list.
Maintain organization of storage refrigerator.
Maintain all equipment including hoods, centrifuges, etc.
Awareness of quality control and calibration.
Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.
Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.
Maintains clean and organized work area.
Restocks supplies as needed.
Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.
Consult with senior peers on non-complex Parasitology tasks to learn through experience.
Performs other duties as assigned.