Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

The Laboratory Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, specimen management, problem resolution, and data entry and specimen storage with a high degree of proficiency.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately
• Answer the phones from clients and customers and aiding to callers when necessary
• Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)
• Contact client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepancies
• Complete correction requests as needed
• Operation of the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management
• Accession samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
• Sample Aliquot/preparation for testing
• Instrument set up and preparation for testing
• Perform Temperature log, instrument maintenance and recording
• Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
• Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
• Aid laboratory personnel in cleaning duties
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance records as required
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Adhere to policies and protocols in the laboratory
• Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
• Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Work experience requirements:

• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with raw specimen handling
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills and 1 year data entry experience preferred

Potential environmental factors:

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT's Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment. For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.

Compensation:

• $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.