Laboratory Assistant

Job TitleJob Overview:Pay Range $15hr - $20hrRequirement/Must Have:High school diploma or equivalent.Medical assistant training helpful.Math and science courses preferred.Responsibilities:Sort and receive specimens in the department.Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.Perform laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts), specimen storage and retrieval.Prepare reagents and/or media in the department.Prepare specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.Resolve pending lists.Find missing samples.Decontaminate work areas.Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.Maintain files for department records.Change gas cylinders.Follow all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.Use the laboratory computer system as well as operate PCs.Dispose of biohazardous material.Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.Skills:Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.Ability to retain information once learned.Ability to interact with coworkers and internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.