Laboratory Assistant II

Responsibilities

• Ensures maintenance of instruments and equipment is performed according to manufacturer and SOP requirements, and documented according to SOP.
• May perform pipette calibrations of the pipettes used by him/herself, and possibly those used by Technologists in the department, and documents according to SOP.
• Provides support to testing personnel in preparation for sample analysis
• Retrieve and check specimens against pending list. Document and resolve any specimen discrepancies. Notify laboratory management when specimen discrepancies are not resolved.
• Prepares workstation and instrumentation for assigned testing.
• Loads instruments to perform testing in accordance with established written procedures.
• Work to achieve partnership with both internal customers and external clients by:
• Pulling data in a timely manner for review by QA and external clients.
• Research and respond in a timely manner to internal customer inquiries regarding status of test results, retrieval of samples for testing/storage, and other needs.
• May assist in review of new or revised SOPs circulated for peer review.
• May perform inventory (counts, documents) of lab and office supplies, and orders additional supplies as approved by management.
• Assists in training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.
• Assist with timely implementation of new equipment and instruments.
• Introduces and helps develop improvement ideas for the group, with senior personnel or management.
• Takes action for the department when additional responsibilities and opportunities are presented.
• Other duties as assigned
• Non-Essential Functions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms.
• Clean up and process contaminated kits.

• Ensures maintenance of instruments and equipment is performed according to manufacturer and SOP requirements, and documented according to SOP.
• May perform pipette calibrations of the pipettes used by him/herself, and possibly those used by Technologists in the department, and documents according to SOP.
• Provides support to testing personnel in preparation for sample analysis
• Retrieve and check specimens against pending list. Document and resolve any specimen discrepancies. Notify laboratory management when specimen discrepancies are not resolved.
• Prepares workstation and instrumentation for assigned testing.
• Loads instruments to perform testing in accordance with established written procedures.
• Work to achieve partnership with both internal customers and external clients by:
• Pulling data in a timely manner for review by QA and external clients.
• Research and respond in a timely manner to internal customer inquiries regarding status of test results, retrieval of samples for testing/storage, and other needs.
• May assist in review of new or revised SOPs circulated for peer review.
• May perform inventory (counts, documents) of lab and office supplies, and orders additional supplies as approved by management.
• Assists in training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.
• Assist with timely implementation of new equipment and instruments.
• Introduces and helps develop improvement ideas for the group, with senior personnel or management.
• Takes action for the department when additional responsibilities and opportunities are presented.
• Other duties as assigned
• Non-Essential Functions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms.
• Clean up and process contaminated kits.

• 3 years experience in a similar position, or 1 year of Labcorp CLS experience in the laboratory.
• Excellent customer service skills including attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate customer service needs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of procedures for sample receipt, transfer and storage.
• Experience with office software applications (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

• Required:
  
  U.S.:
  Associates Degree; additional experience may be substituted for education.
• Preferred: U.S.:
  Bachelor’s Degree in a related science field

• Work is generally performed in a laboratory environment.
• May be exposed to biohazard materials such as contaminated packaging from broken tubes.
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as dry ice.
• Weekend work and bank holidays may be required.
• Second or third shift may be required.
• Overtime may be required.

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please .

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