Lab Assistant II

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Lab Assistant II - Chantilly, VA, Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Department:
Clinical Laboratory - Auto Chemistry.

Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Pay range: $17.20+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment, under direct and constant supervision. Activity must be signed-off by license-qualified personnel.
• Find missing samples.
• Decontaminate work areas.
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests, if applicable.
• Change gas cylinders.
• Use the laboratory computer system as well as operate PCs.
• Provide input regarding training and checklists.
• Assist with the department quality improvement program.
• Inform supervisory personnel of suspected problems.
• Undergo special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens).
• Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions that do not require quantitative measurement.
• Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets).
• Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, including searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.
• Perform other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone.
• Dispose of biohazardous material.
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Comply with all health and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department required.
• Competent in addressing department pending lists, finding missing specimens.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or error on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Retain information once learned.
• Interact with coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
• Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

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