Laboratory Assistant

Overview

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Work where every moment matters. Hartford Health Care is Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, with Hartford Hospital being one of the largest teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center with the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI).

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the lab assistant is responsible for support functions, preanalytical processing, preparing specimens to send to appropriate reference laboratories and accessioning/registration functions.

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in a laboratory, medical or other related setting OR any experience or training that supports minimum training for the duties above
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal, written and listening) skills and good leadership abilities
• Ability to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards
• Ability to be flexible as required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling