Laboratory Technician

Job Description:

Schedule:

One position is Mon - Fri and one is Tues - Sat Both are 8am - 4:30 pm.

Job Purpose:

• Performs clinical laboratory tests, procedures and analysis to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares specimens for analysis and organizes tests to be performed.
• Prepares and properly labels reagents required for laboratory testing
• Conducts analysis of dried blood spots or body fluid to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Reviews test results, maintains legible work records, and enters findings into the laboratory information systems.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on instruments and equipments according to established schedule and procedure
• Verifies proper instrument function by checking and calibrating lab instruments and documents data.
• Records on instrument log any repairs, replacement and maintenance performed on laboratory instruments.
• Abides by laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• The list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary

Working Conditions: describe office, loading dock, lab environment, include shifts and any travel:

• Clinical and research lab environment; exposure to blood borne pathogens; must wear protective lab gear including lab coat, gloves and completely closed footwear.
• Employee may be requested to work shifts other than daylight depending on the needs of the laboratory. Weekend rotation may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use a keyboard, type, and occasionally stand and move to other parts of the lab.
• Must have manual dexterity to use lab equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a physical science such as chemistry, biology, molecular biology or medical technology.
• 0-1 year clinical laboratory experience
• Mass Spec and/or Immunology experience preferred.