Clinical Laboratory Assistant

The Position:

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant's primary responsibility is to perform the lab support functions, helping other laboratory personnel during testing, and/or preparing samples for testing. This may include preparing labware and maintaining equipment, assisting with documentation, sample processing, and keeping the laboratories in a clean and orderly condition.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Clinical Laboratory Assistant functions as a laboratory support team member. The main duties and responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed, certified, or senior- level individual, as mandated by local regulations. 
• Maintain flexibility, and work as a team player 
• Assist in room and equipment maintenance in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures 
• Prepare labware and help with stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents 
• Assist in research and validation activities  
• Archive samples by following the specimen storage and retention policies 
• Create aliquots of reagents as needed using the appropriate lab equipment according to established protocols. 
• Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems 
• Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations 
• Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service 
• Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned

Who You Are:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma required 
• A two-year college degree preferred 
• Excellent problem solving skills  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to work independently 
• Exercise good judgment 
• Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Aptitude and interest in laboratory work and orderliness 
• At least one year experience in a laboratory setting preferred 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs 
• Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing) 
• Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping, and moving about 
• Exposure to general office and laboratory environment conditions 
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds 

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