Laboratory Assistant

Our Tucson, AZ client has a contract opening for a Clinical Laboratory Assistant.

This role is a 3-month contract and is designed for college students on summer break who would like real-world lab experience.

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday through Friday*

JOB SUMMARY:

This job is located in the CAP/CLIA Laboratory. Utilizes good documentation practices and follows laboratory safety policies.

Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, coworkers, and other health care professionals.

Upholds company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Abides by all relevant local, state, and federal regulations for practice within a licensed clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities:

Performs laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to standard operating procedures.

Performs, reviews, and documents laboratory quality control procedures.

Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.

Prepares reagents required for laboratory testing.

Assesses, prioritizes, and batches samples for processing based on test, study, and turn-around time.

Completes training and maintain ongoing competency in all procedures performed in the clinical laboratory.

Completes 12 Continuing Education Units annually to maintain compliance with applicable state regulations.

Documents laboratory quality observations and escalates issues to CLSs or supervisors as needed.

Performs testing procedures for research studies.

Qualification:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

Formal Training/Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline - PREFERRED

Experience:

Minimum of 6 months related laboratory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - PREFERRED

Clinical laboratory experience including but may include settings of hospital or clinical laboratory assistance and specimen processing - PREFERRED

Prior use of LIMS system for sample accessioning, testing, and/or reporting. - PREFERRED

Prior experience with RNA/DNA extraction. - PREFERRED

Knowledge, Skill or Ability Req Pref Proficiency:

Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, such as word processing and laboratory information systems. - REQUIRED

Ability to work a designated schedule and adapt to changes in the workflow. - REQUIRED

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - REQUIRED

Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance. - REQUIRED

Knowledge of medical terminology. - REQUIRED

Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques and manual laboratory skills. - PREFERRED

Ability to handle single and multichannel pipettes. - REQUIRED

Ability to work independently and dependently as a team. - REQUIRED

Ability to work under direct and constant supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). - REQUIRED