Lab Assistant

Position Summary: This role involves performing routine laboratory tasks accurately and efficiently to support laboratory professionals and ensure smooth production processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive and sort specimens in the department.

• Perform routine maintenance on certain laboratory instruments.

• Carry out various laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording temperature data, and managing specimen storage and retrieval.

• Prepare reagents and media as needed.

• Prepare specimens for testing at workstations, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens, checking for clots or fibrin, inoculating, and slide preparation.

• Perform assigned Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) duties.

• Resolve pending tasks and locate missing samples.

• Decontaminate work areas regularly.

• Conduct weekly radioactive wipe tests.

• Maintain departmental records and files.

• Replace gas cylinders as needed.

• Follow personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols and safety regulations.

• Operate laboratory computer systems and PCs for various tasks.

• Safely dispose of biohazardous materials.

• Complete relevant training and competency assessments.

Note: This job description provides a general overview of the role and responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Education & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Medical assistant training is helpful; math and science coursework preferred.

Experience:

• No prior experience required.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities to maintain efficient workstation operations.

• Ability to retain learned information and apply it consistently.

• Must demonstrate professionalism and respect when interacting with coworkers and customers.