Lab Assistant II

• 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 and load automated instruments)
• Record digital temperature
• notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment
• Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions
• Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed)
• Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, 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
• Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS)
• 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

• One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department
• Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an on-going basis and retain the information once learned
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency
• 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 and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems
• Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to lift and carry objects 1 to 10 pounds frequently, 11 to 25 pounds occasionally, 36 to 50 pounds seldomly
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time
• Frequent walking and/or standing
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity

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• 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®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit 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
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities