Parasitology Lab Aide (Overnight Shift)

Antech Diagnostics•Memphis, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parasitology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, processing, and preparation of fecal samples. This role involves meeting department requirements for sample processing rates, accurately building loads, splitting specimens, finding missing samples, printing and reconciling queue lists, and maintaining the organization of the storage refrigerator. The aide will also be responsible for maintaining equipment, being aware of quality control and calibration, cross-training in multiple lab specialties, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including safety and quality procedures. The position requires maintaining a clean and organized work area, restocking supplies, and participating in efforts to improve lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation. The aide will consult with senior peers on non-complex tasks to learn through experience and perform other duties as assigned. Associates are expected to conduct themselves ethically, hold each other accountable to the organization's values and standards, ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns or violations.

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

Knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab

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 build 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.
Ensure awareness of quality control and calibration.
Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.
Follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.
Maintain clean and organized work area.
Restock supplies as needed.
Participate in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.
Consult with senior peers on non-complex Parasitology tasks to learn through experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.