Lab Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency, or other catastrophic event.
• Ability to organize work for timely completion.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Skill in operating office equipment.
• Ability to periodically perform moderately physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; assistance and/or proper techniques and moving equipment are required for objects of significant weight.
• Tasks may involve climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged sitting or standing.
• Ability to work in conditions that may involve inclement weather, atmospheric elements, and pathogenic substances, including blood-borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• Prior blood bank or laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process samples to determine suitability.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory records and blood shipping forms.
• Issue blood and blood components.
• Inspect blood units returned from hospitals and determine suitability.
• Maintain component inventory, including recalls and inventory lookbacks.
• Modify blood components.
• Perform quality control as directed.
• Monitor testing processes to identify errors or potential problems and take effective preventive or corrective actions when indicated.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and the laboratory.
• Use multiple computer systems to obtain necessary data.

Benefits

• Second-shift and weekend differential of $1.50–$3.50 per hour may apply based on hours worked.