Lab Assistant Intern

Job Functions Duties Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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Responsible for assisting with department operations that offers the opportunity to work closely with and learn from an experienced team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learn to accurately evaluate specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i.e. order entry patient demographics and/or results). Identify any missing or invalid data entry information and take the appropriate action to correct.
• Perform laboratory procedures as directed to process and submit patient specimens for analysis.
• Operate automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Effectively communicate deficiencies to appropriate personnel including deficiencies related to specimens paperwork database information and equipment.
• Accurately document information as required including processing logs quality control and labeling of reagents.
• Routinely handle biohazardous and/or chemical hazardous material.

Education and Experience:

• Rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field of science.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

Licensure and Certifications:

None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and a passion for learning.
• Creative thinker with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Physical Requirements:

• Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.)
• Occasional reaching stooping bending kneeling and crouching.
• Occasional carrying pushing and pulling of objects.
• Frequent prolonged standing/sitting/walking.
• Extensive computer work
• Routinely handle biohazardous and/or chemical hazardous material.

Work Conditions:

Frequent time spent sitting and standing. Attention to detail is required in the completion of activities. Must be alert and energetic with constant monitoring of workflow. No unusual physical or visual demands. Routine work encompasses visual and keyboard stresses.

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