Technical Assistant - SR Micro

Job description

Located at our Core Lab - Microbiology Department (Moraine, OH) Part-Time Day Shift; Working 32 Hours Per Week (7:00 AM-3:30 PM) With Weekend and Holiday Rotation Position Summary: The Technical Assistant will perform various tasks in assigned laboratory departments which may include, but is not limited to phlebotomy, specimen handling/processing and preparation, instrument loading, quality control and supply management. All activities performed are within the associate’s scope of training and are under the guidance of technical staff. Responsibilities: Qualifications: - Perform maintenance and set up of laboratory instrumentation. - Prepare and load quality control materials. - Evaluate specimens for acceptability and load specimens onto laboratory instruments. - Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions. - Assist in review of pending logs and follow-up to ensure testing is completed in a timely manner. - Track inventory, order supplies and stock as needed for day to day department operation. - Perform daily/weekly/monthly temperature, eye wash, safety shower checks. - Keep appropriate persons informed of problems and issues. - Handle problems appropriately and exhibits good...