What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Help - Medical Laboratory Assistant I - Surgery position at uic?
Position Summary
The Surgical Innovation Training Laboratory is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Extra Help Medical Lab Assistant I to support the day-to-day operations of our laboratory. The ideal candidate will act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, provide administrative assistance, and ensure the efficient functioning of the lab's front desk operations. Schedule includes some weekends when events are scheduled at the laboratory.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Greet and assist visitors, vendors and staff with professionalism and courtesy
- Answer incoming calls and respond to general inquiries.
- Manage the lab’s front desk paperwork, forms, reports, and documentation.
- Ensure proper logging and filing of visitor and guest records.
- Manage lab inventory, ordering supplies when necessary and keeping stock organized.
- Maintain and monitor lab’s schedule, coordinating between vendors and departments.
- Provide administrative support to the General and Scientific Directors of the SITL
- Participate in team meetings, assisting with the coordination of special projects or initiatives as needed.
- Assist with quality control procedures when necessary.
- Assist with maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment.
- Coordinate catering orders for lab-related events, meetings, and special functions.
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up for events, ensuring that all arrangements are in place.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.