Job description
Position Title: Lab Assistant I
Reports to: Lab Assistant Supervisor
Position Summary:
Laboratory Assistant I is responsible for specimen procurement, which includes labeling, organizing and maintaining samples. In addition, he/she performs the maintenance of non-technical equipment and the processing and organizing of all supplies for the laboratory.
Position Responsibilities:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each responsibility competently. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibility. The responsibilities of a Lab Assistant include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Preparation of specimens for testing which meet the laboratory's criteria.
Organize and maintain lab storage, samples, and specimens
Request and pull samples for pending tests.
Registers, retrieves, discards specimens as appropriate.
Familiar with tube types, test request and medical terminology.
Performs for daily temperature and humidity checks
Assists in the discarding of specimens into biohazard containers.
Sanitize equipment and workspace
Assists with the filing of laboratory records
Processes supplies and inventory control
Performs pipetting, organizing of samples for the individual departments.
Plating for all microbiology samples.
Assists all laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed
Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed
Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Perform all responsibilities independently with no direct supervision required
Perform all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Demonstrated leadership ability, strength and diplomacy
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Critical thinking with efficient and effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage and execute multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work well in a team environment that promotes inclusiveness and communication among team members.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Additional education a plus
1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred
Work Environment:
Environmentally controlled laboratory environment
Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations
Frequent exposure to body fluids
Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate such as lab coats, face shields, gloves and masks
Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members and other customers
Physical Demands:
Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking
Occasional sitting, reaching, bending and stooping
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed
Frequent use of computer, keyboard, phone, and copy and fax machine as needed
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the team member's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Centers Lab reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the team member to perform, as Centers Lab may deem appropriate.
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