Position Summary
The Microbiology Lab Assistant reports to CLS of Microbiology and is responsible for specimen processing, customer service inquiries, answering and directing phone calls, problem solving including testing and/or other patient investigations.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
- Minimum of Associate’s degree in Lab-oriented science.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- Lab research experience.
Experience
- 1-2 years of relevant lab experience.
- Degree work in a lab-oriented science.
- Basic understanding of laboratory work.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to interpret and evaluate the validity of results.
- Ability to multitask and troubleshoot issues.
- Detail-oriented.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to follow written instructions in order to perform various laboratory procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planting and preparation of gram stains for all specimens.
- Packaging specimens to be sent to reference lab.
- Performing CLIA waived tests, calling and documenting abnormal results, receiving batches from RGH, removing and reporting negative blood cultures, stocking supplies and checking outdates.
- On a weekly basis, responsible for putting away media which includes rotating stock, signing off in PO and media QC book and pulling media for quality control.
- Sub-culturing of QC for the week and cleaning of the hood with documentation on completion.
- On an as needed basis, perform mini-registration.
- All duties are performed with minimal supervision.
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