Laboratory Assistant

Job Purpose / Summary:The Laboratory Assistant plays a key role in ensuring smooth laboratory operations and may be involved in scheduling specimen transportation, specimen intake and proper storage of specimen. Will also perform receiving functions of materials ordered to ensure orders are fulfilled correctly

Duties and Responsibilities

Support client service activities as assigned, ensuring professional and timely communication.Schedule or transport samples to and form the laboratory for processingPerform additional administrative or operational duties as required to meet business and regulatory needs.Performs accessioning to ensure samples are received and stored accurately and identified correctly.Pre and Post analytical support, including long term sample/ slide storage, documentation/ record storagePerforms receiving activities to ensure materials that have been ordered are accurateManages safety data sheets for materials being received into the laboratoryPerforms safety walks including performing inspections on emergency showers and eyewash stationsComplete quality records in compliance with regulatory requirements, GDP / GCLP and standard operating proceduresOther duties as assigned

Requirements

Proficient with computer systems, data entry, and laboratory software.Strong organizational and communication skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Education, skills and / or work experience requirements:High school diploma or equivalent required.1–2 years of experience in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory setting required.Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs precisely.Additional Notes:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this Job purpose. They are not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.