Lab Assistant

Pathnostics is a leading precision diagnostic testing and development company providing solutions for Infectious Disease and Cancer diagnostics that will get patients on the right path. Check out our website to learn more: https://pathnostics.com/.

We are currently seeking a laboratory assistant to join our team. Role holders will assist our dedicated team of medical technologists with pre-analytical activities and tasks related to our advanced molecular UTI testing. This role provides an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience in a laboratory environment for anyone pursuing licensure as a Medical Lab Technologist or Technician.

Available Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm

We offer:

• $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, DOE
• 10% night differential
• 2 weeks vacation 1 week of sick time off per year (more with service milestones)
• Employee and Dependent Health Insurance
• Optional FSA/DCA
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Care benefit
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health, child & eldercare issues, etc.)
• Starting at $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus program
• Wellness & Culture Club for company events

Essential Duties: 

• Assists with labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens 
• Performs administrative tasks related to laboratory record-keeping 
• Works closely with technologists to ensure specimens are processed timely and accurately 
• Escalates issues or concerns to laboratory technologist or supervisor 
• Assists with preventative maintenance activities for laboratory equipment and instruments 
• Monitors reagent and supply inventory 
• Prepares laboratory reagents and assay materials according to SOPs, standard laboratory recipes/formulas under technologist supervision 
• Organizes patient specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and technologist review 
• Uses LIMS to upload documents and input critical data or comments Assists in updating laboratory documents and departmental forms 
• Required to follow all safety procedures, policies, precautions, and Quality Assurance 
• Other duties as assigned 

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is highly preferred
• At least 1 year of related experience working in a CLIA/CAP environment is preferred 

Qualification Requirements: 

• Proficient in MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level
• Must be able to work an extended schedule as needed.
• Long periods of standing, must be able to bend at the waist and knee, occasionally lift up to 15 lbs 
• This role requires consistent use of PPE, including face mask/shield as appropriate, lab coat, non-latex gloves, due to required handling of potentially infectious biological substances, fixatives, and other chemicals 

Pathnostics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Pathnostics participates in E-Verify.