Laboratory Technical Assistant

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: Perform instrument maintenance and assist in the preparation of samples to be tested. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on automated and manual equipment. - Accurately prepare samples for testing using various types of laboratory equipment. - Perform test processing under the direction and supervision of a medical technologist that may include: - Loading of samples into racks - Placing racks of samples onto instruments - Pipetting of samples - Performing CLIA Waived testing - Entering QC results and patient results - Assist in monitoring inventory. - Assist in the washing of laboratory glassware. - Perform the unpacking and restocking of laboratory supplies and reagents. - Assist with troubleshooting and solving problems. - Comply with CRL and departmental SOP’s. - Comply with OSHA and other safety manual procedures. - Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with co-workers and other laboratory departments. - Perform the duties of Lab Aide as necessary due to workload or staffing considerations. - Keep work area neat and clean. - Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, lega...