Microbiology Assistant

As a Microbiology Assistant at Aculabs you will play a key role in ensuring safe handling and preparation of patient specimens. You will be responsible for preparing and handling patient specimens safely maintaining and operating lab equipment under supervision reporting critical values and following laboratory protocols and adhering to all regulatory and HIPAA compliance standards.

About the Company

Aculabs an industry leader servicing long-term care homes across the Mid-Atlantic is currently seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Assistant. Family-owned and operated since 1972 Aculabs takes pride in delivering high-quality diagnostic services with a commitment to excellence. Ideal candidates are self-motivated professionals eager to learn and grow alongside experienced laboratory staff.

Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Paid Time Off

• Opportunity for growth and advancement

• Health insurance and retirement benefits

Responsibilities

• Disposes of out of date patient specimens.

• Assist with inventory for reagents and disposable supplies etc. for refilling stocking and placing in their assigned place.

• Performs daily maintenance and loads quality control for laboratory procedures as assigned.

• Operates instrumentation (moderate complexity) as assigned.

• Communicates with nursing personnel

• Maintains appropriate documentation

Requirements/ Education (Any one of the following will be taken into account)

• Minimum of a high school diploma.

• Excellent communication skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word Excel Etc.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Aculabs is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.