Hospital Laboratory Technician II - Core Lab

Hospital Laboratory Technician 2

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hospital Laboratory Technician 2 to support the operations of the Core Laboratory. In this vital role, you will provide a combination of technical, administrative, and maintenance support to ensure the lab functions smoothly and efficiently. Primary responsibilities include:

• Performing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical tasks, including specimen preparation and troubleshooting test-related issues.
• Assisting with reagent preparation and inventory management.
• Monitoring and documenting laboratory temperatures.
• Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining work areas and equipment.
• Supporting quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Performing computer-based tasks related to the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS).

Salary Range: $34.41 - $45.38/hour

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED or HiSET).
• Prior experience handling patient specimens.
• Strong knowledge of reagent preparation, quality control protocols, and instrument maintenance.
• Proficiency in using laboratory and hospital information systems.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical ability to lift and move lab equipment, transport reagents and supplies, and perform repetitive motions (e.g., pipetting).
• Ability to work in a lab environment with variable temperatures, instrument noise, and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and biological agents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience operating moderate to high-volume chemistry analyzers is highly preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair instruments and lab equipment is preferred.