Lab Associate I

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing for example sample racking aliquoting and tube preparation.
• Monitors turnaround time for efficiency and quality results.
• Provide feedback to Laboratory management regarding potential/ongoing process or employee issues within Specimen Processing
• Process clinical laboratory specimens with an emphasis on accuracy timeliness completeness and compliance.
• Confirm client patient and specimen details to ascertain adequacy and appropriateness of specimens.
• Data enter test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and apply appropriate barcoded labels to patient specimens or scan pre-existing barcodes.
• Ensure that specimens are labeled appropriately; escalate discrepancies for resolution as needed.
• Centrifuge and/or aliquot specimens as required.
• Pre-sort specimens for delivery to technical departments.
• Retrieve specimens from storage as necessary for add-on testing.
• Handle and dispose of all specimens following biohazardous waste precautions and applicable safety policies.
• Ensure clean decontaminated workspaces per Safety protocols.
• Investigate and resolve specimen issues or test issues to ensure timely and accurate reporting of results.
• Consult with technical departments regarding acceptability of patient specimens as needed and timely escalate issues appropriately.
• Perform required maintenance on Specimen Processing equipment such as centrifuges printers incubators freezers and refrigerators document appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of problems and resolutions related to specimen processing inventory and equipment.
• Meet or exceed all performance expectations to include attendance and adherence to work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Familiarity or training with pathology is a plus.

• Attention to detail
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with peers collaboratively to facility strong team cohesiveness
• Ability to multitask and maintain focus within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem-solve if need.
• Ability to learn policies and procedures and apply them in the workplace.
• Comfortable handling potentially infectious biological specimens; adherence to all applicable PPE and other Laboratory Safety policies

• 401(K)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• STD / LTD insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident Insurance

Required Experience:

IC