Lab Assistant

Job Description

Immediate Opening for Laboratory Assistant Torrance

Summary

Laboratory Assistant incumbents report to the Business Operations Supervisor for Non-Technical and Administrative activities. They are responsible for the performance of laboratory procedures that require some degree of technical scientific knowledge and experience which duties are directed by the Technical Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Open and sort samples, properly documenting in case receipt log.

Accession work including data entry into LIS and/or send out system, classify and label samples, aliquot/pour samples and load into different machines, ensure quality of work and verification of correct data entry.

Maintain clean and orderly work area, assist with equipment sterilization, and assist with storage of confirmed samples.

Complete administration tasks such as data entry, enter from correction list(s) as assigned, scan, file and print results / requisitions as assigned.

Reagent monitoring of supply levels, expiration dates, reorder notification.

Q/C work to include aliquoting process for reagents and calibrators and following protocol for the disposal process.

Basic Technical tasks on machine(s) such as maintenance of machines, loading and running tests.

Assist in manufacturing of media for testing.

Sample management Q/C- confirmation to ensure that all tests are performed before the samples are discarded, disposal of items per schedule, call physician offices with critical results, and prepare samples for send outs – ensure accuracy of paperwork and assurance that appropriate tubes are sent.

Answer phones, call clients for information needed to process tests as assigned.

Adhere to confidential (HIPAA) requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.