Microbiology Lab Assistant 2nd Shift

Work Hours: 3:00pm-11:30pm; Tuesday - Saturday

Training Hours: 3:00pm-11:30pm; Tuesday - Saturday

Company Mission: To be the best provider of comprehensive and innovative clinical laboratory services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of complex chronic disease.

Company Vision: The Genova Diagnostics team will improve the lives and well-being of patients by bringing insights to the complexity of health.

Position Summary:

The Lab Assistant I is responsible for general duties associated with the preparation of samples for clinical testing and/or transport. Duties include: receiving specimens, identification, labeling, distributing laboratory samples to appropriate areas, data entry, calculating test results using preset procedures, routine instrument checks, and other duties as assigned to assist the lab team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Must read and follow departmental SOPs

• Temperature checks

• Receiving and storage of supplies

• Processing specimens for later testing in the lab.

• Assist in assessing specimen acceptance

• Demonstrates good laboratory practice and performs cleaning and decontamination procedures for the equipment used in the processing area.

• Track samples to assure proper storage.

• Achieve training goals as established by Human Resources.

• Applies Genova value statements and quality principles to their work.

• Assist the Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor in performing maintenance on equipment in the department.

• Understands and follows all safety rules and regulations.

• Other job duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                             

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does require close communication with department and laboratory personnel.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:    

This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Laboratory and data entry experience would be helpful but is not required. Candidates must be able to demonstrate problem-solving ability, visual acuity, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive processes consistently.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and utilize the laboratory information system.                                         

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job while wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. The individual will be called upon to handle biological specimens. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The position requires the ability to discriminate visual colors. Must be able to sit at a workbench for prolonged periods of time.           

Work Environment:                                                                                                                                                                            

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in an environment containing biohazards, toxic chemicals, pungent odors, corrosive acids, noise, sharp objects, and other normal hazards found in the clinical laboratory.  Laboratory safety measures are in place and protective equipment provided to help minimize possible exposure to these environmental risks.