What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Lab Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology position at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College?
Posting Details
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Adjunct Lab Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology
Employment Category
Adjunct
Contract Length
N/A
Expected Work Schedule
Variable
Anticipated Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Anticipated Hours
1pm-4pm
Anticipated Hours per Week
up to 4 contact hours
Job Description Summary
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is looking for someone to fulfill an assistant position for the Microbiology course.
Lab Assistants support faculty by helping prepare laboratories, maintaining an organized and safe learning environment, and assisting students during hands-on activities.
Duties
Responsibilities
Lab Preparation & Set-Up
- Prepare reagents, controls, media, slides, stains, and solutions for all MLT laboratory courses.
- Set up equipment, instrumentation, and supplies prior to each lab session.
- Pipette, aliquot, label, and organize patient sample simulations as needed.
- Assist with prepping unknowns, QC materials, and teaching specimens.
- Ensure proper storage of chemicals, samples, and supplies.
Lab Support & Instruction
- Assist faculty during lab sessions by helping students with procedures, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and basic concepts.
- Reinforce safety protocols and good laboratory practices.
- Monitor workflow to maintain an efficient, professional learning environment.
- Answer student questions and guide them through step-by-step technical procedures.
- Support students in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and related lab activities.
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
- Follow all institutional, OSHA, and CLIA-related safety guidelines.
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of reagents, sharps, biohazardous waste, and chemicals.
- Assist with routine safety checks and equipment calibration or cleaning.
Inventory & Organization
- Track supplies and notify faculty when restocking is needed.
- Assist with media ordering, reagent preparation, and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Help organize storage areas, teaching materials, and shared lab spaces.
General Program Support
- Collaborate with instructors to ensure labs run smoothly and efficiently.
- Support new lab implementations or updates to course materials.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned to assist the instructional team.
Minimum Requirements
MLT or MLS ASCP Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Bachelors degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
Bachelors degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
Special Instructions to Applicants
Official transcripts, from a regionally accredited institution, are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer. Please upload your unofficial transcripts at the time of application or this will cause you a major delay.
Posting Detail Information
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)
07/17/2026
Start Date
08/25/2026
Keep Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary Range
$33.71
Salary : $34