Lab Assistant

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant Job Type: Schedule will be Tuesday- Saturday 8:00am- 5:00pm or 7:30am- 4:30pm Responsibilities: The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for performing all paperwork, some technical and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens for analysis. Science graduates welcome, room for advancement. Essential Job Functions: Performs data entry and specimen processing associated with the laboratory test requests. Laboratory specimen preparation. Follows all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control. Clerical duties such as filing, scanning, or faxing, answering the phone Promotes a positive and safe work environment through understanding of safety (OSHA) regulations, practices, and procedures, including but not limited to biological and chemical hazards. Help with analyzer maintenance, specimen prep, running basic analyzer functions,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High school diploma, or equivalent, biological science degree preferred. Experience in healthcare or clinical laboratory. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Prior experience with data entry a plus. Excellent listening and communication skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be customer service oriented. Punctuality is a must. Basic computer skills required.

Special Requirements: Candidate must retain confidentiality and all reasonable precautions to keep clients’ data and other information confidential. Valid Driver’s License. Must be able to legally work in the United States. Physical Requirements: Able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to bend at the waist, squat. Ability to work with hands, see, and hear. Conditions of Employment: Contingent upon a favorable background check. Contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.