Lab Technician Assistant (contract)

Lab Technician Assistant

Summary:

The main function of a Lab Technician Assistant is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. A typical Lab Technician Assistant may work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Analyze, gather and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• May examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred.
• 0-2 years experience required.
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
• Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.

Location/Shift:

• This is a onsite role in Groton, CT
• Monday - Friday; (40 hours per week)

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.