Lab Assistant

Company: Sonic Healthcare USA
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: Position Summary Perform the daily activities as described below. The basic purpose is to perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production. Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities * Sorts and receives specimens into the department* Cleans, breaks down, and stores laboratory equipment and supplies after completion of laboratory exercises, as required* Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods* Performs laboratory task of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels and preparing reagents and or media as directed* Prepares specimens at workstations for testing* Performs QA/QC duties as assigned* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Qualifications and Education Requirements * Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.* Knowledge of cleaning procedures and specifications of specified laboratory equipment and/or facilities.* Successful completion of senior year of high school. Experience A minimum (6) months experience preferred. Licensure, Registration, Certification High school diploma required. Physical Requirements Work requires some physical effort. Frequent walking, standing, and grasping with both hands. Lifting or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) is required. Environmental Conditions Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements, may involve exposure to a variety or elements which are potentially hazardous or harmful which require exercise of well-defined precautions for protection from injury or illness. American Esoteric Laboratories (AEL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Company: Memphis Pathology Laboratory American Esoteric Laboratories (AEL), formerly Memphis Pathology Laboratory, is a community-based leader in clinical laboratory medicine dedicated to provide quality care, innovative solutions, and personal service. AEL has serviced the medical community for more than 50 years with a strong presence throughout the Mid-South encompassing Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. AEL is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team Sonic Healthcare USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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