Laboratory Assistant
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Job Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Purpose
The job purpose of a lab assistant isto support your team of lab techs and other lab professionals by performing routine tasks to ensure the lab operates efficiently and accurately. This includes preparing and maintaining equipment and samples conducting basic tests recording and organizing data and maintaining a clean and safe work area.
In addition you will be responsible for contributing to the growth and success of HealthTexas while upholding our Mission Vision and Values.
Culture and Values Expectations
At HealthTexas we believe that our workplace culture is the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive collaborative and innovative environment where every Associate feels valued empowered and motivated to reach their full potential. Our culture is the driving force behind our mission to deliver quality and compassionate care with outstanding service every patient every time. As a (Job Title) at HealthTexas we expect you to embody and promote our Values and defined expectations.
- Integrity: Do the right thing the right way every time.
- Be honest and uphold commitments and responsibilities earn the trust and respect of the team and those we serve and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- Compassion: Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
- Foster an environment of inclusivity and well-being practice patience and empathy and assume positive intent.
- Synergy: Collaborate to improve outcomes.
- Invite and explore new opportunities promote effective communication and teamwork take pride in yourself your work and HealthTexas.
- Stewardship: Use resources responsibly and efficiently.
- Implement effective strategies to attain goals achieve maximum productivity and results and seek continuous knowledge and improvement.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Follow established safety guidelines for working in the laboratory.
- Record daily temperatures for equipment and for laboratory area. Troubleshoot any deviations to correct out of control readings. Document corrective actions.
- Assist in maintenance of reagent and supply inventory.
- Receive supplies into the laboratory unpack and properly store items in a timely manner label all reagents according to regulatory guidelines. Notify Lab Manager of any problems or concerns.
- Adhere to established Laboratory procedures.
- Process all samples according to written laboratory procedures.
- Perform all waived laboratory tests with accuracy and efficiency adhering to (GLP) Laboratory Practice Standards.
- After documented training submit accurate test results in a timely manner utilizing the (LIS) Laboratory Information System.
- Performing maintenance calibrations quality controls and releasing test results after documented training completion.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience
- Recommended: 3 12 months lab experience (not required).
Education
- High School graduate or GED equivalent (required per CLIA regulations).
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- A lab assistant needs a combination of knowledge skills and abilities includingtechnical skillslike proficiency with lab equipment and proceduresanalytical skillsfor data and problem-solvingorganizational skillslike time management and attention to detail and crucialsoft skillssuch as communication teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.
Work Hours Travel Requirements
- Monday Friday 3:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. and as needed to complete projects. Overtime is not often required. We value work-life balance and ensure overtime is an exception not the norm.
- Local travel is only required for orientation special training or company events.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- The lab assistant will be working in a well-lit environment that is temperature controlled. Lab assistants are often on their feet or sitting at the bench for the majority of the work follow strict safety protocols and wear protective gear like gloves masks and goggles due to potential exposure to hazardous materials infectious specimens and fumes.
- Physical requirements for a lab assistant includefrequent standing and walking performing fine motor tasks and occasional bending lifting and reaching. Lab assistants must be able to lift up to 2030 pounds perform repetitive motions like pipetting and be able to move quickly between different locations within the lab. They also need good vision and the ability to work with their hands for tasks like operating machinery and handling hearing is required in order to answer audible instrument alarms.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job responsibilities location work hours etc. may change at any time with or without notice.
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