Lab Assistant - Reference Testing

About This Role

This position assists with general laboratory duties, including specimen triaging, handling, storage, disposal, reagent preparation, and storing flow slides for a cancer testing and diagnostics laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Verify all specimens are properly labeled with appropriate patient identifiers and accurately record sample volumes in the Specimen Management module
• Mark specimens as checked out in the Specimen Management module, label with additional case stickers if necessary, and provide to the appropriate lab for testing
• Observe sterile technique for splitting samples and sample preparation for other departments
• Coordinate and prepare patient samples/slides for shipment
• Discard retained specimens/slides according to departmental protocols and timeframes
• Monitor emails and tickets for specimen requests for add-ons and send-outs and respond in a timely manner
• Assist with pre-accessioning/pushing of incoming specimens when applicable
• Complete cross-training in the process of accessioning all specimen types (data entry)
• Participate in the development and updates of SOPs as required
• Practice universal precaution measures necessary for handling patient samples and proper use of PPE
• Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies
• Disinfect counters, clean glassware, and prepare filled stericycle biohazard containers for pick-up and replace with new biohazard containers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or other related field
• Ability to perform assigned tasks exactly according to prescribed procedures
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Complete at least six hours of continuing education annually

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or other related field

Nice to Have

• Laboratory/medical knowledge