Forensic Laboratory Assistant

1st Shift: Tuesday - Saturday | Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits

Job Description:

The Forensic Laboratory Assistant works in a fast-paced, production-type environment performing a vital component of medical laboratory science. This role offers on-the-job training for the pre-analytical processing of medical samples and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start or grow a career in a lab environment. The primary responsibility of this role involves working with the automated aliquoting machine and requires standing for the entire shift.

Responsibilities:

• Meet couriers at the door to receive samples from across the USA and internationally, initiating the tracking process.
• Verify all samples have arrived, inspect for damage, remove and dispose of packaging, and move samples down the line for entry.
• Operate multiple computer software systems, remembering which software applies to different samples.
• Ensure the names on samples match requisitions.
• Handle mostly urine samples, with some involving blood, serum, plasma, and body fluid.
• After entry into systems, create labels and label samples.
• Occasionally aliquot samples, centrifuge or freeze them to stabilize if needed.
• Manage the workflow of sample maintenance in walk-in refrigerators and freezers after 3/6/12 months.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Work in a fast-paced production environment to meet established turnaround times
• A preference for a bachelor's degree in science, but open to other backgrounds such as banking, serving, and customer service.