Laboratory Assistant Jobs

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Laboratory Assistant Position Summary

The Laboratory Assistant will coordinate and perform tasks and activities in the Clinical Laboratory under the supervision of a medical technologist, technical coordinator and/or supervisor. The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of routine sample handling, supply, inventory and administrative tasks in accordance with written policies and procedures. The laboratory assistant communicates information to the appropriate authorized personnel.

Laboratory Assistant Position Requirements

Education

• Some college level biology/chemistry classes preferred.
• High school diploma.

Experience

• Entry Level

Laboratory Assistant Work Schedule

• Expected to respond in the event of a disaster.
• Expected to work overtime and/or additional weekends in times of staffing shortages, emergencies and unexpected increases in workload.
• The Laboratory is staffed seven days a week, twenty-four hours per day. Personnel may be assigned to work mostly one shift or may have a rotational schedule consisting of duty on day, evening and night shifts. Both options may include weekends.
• Rotational coverage of holidays.

Laboratory Assistant Benefits

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.

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