Lab Assistant

Genesis Global Group

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for receiving, identifying, and accessioning various clinical specimens while maintaining accurate documentation. Performs routine lab maintenance, reagent preparation, and ensures a sterile workspace according to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

You have experience in clinical laboratory accessioning and possess the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently. You are responsible for handling specimen deliveries, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining a sanitized workspace. Your duties include preparing reagents, performing clerical tasks, and assisting laboratory staff as needed.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Clinical Laboratory Accessioner training

dMDL

Sample Scan 96

Job Description

Job Summary

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses. MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Essential Functions: 

  • Unpack specimen deliveries
  • Properly count/compare the courier & field service technician specimens to route sheets
  • Correctly identify all necessary information on a test requisition form
  • Match information on the test requisition with information on the collection vial for accuracy
  • Identify correct documentation and procedures for missing or discrepant information
  • Demonstrate proper use of dMDL
  • Properly collate all paperwork received with specimen including requisition, checks, credit card forms, insurance card copies and prescriptions
  • Demonstrate proper use of MDL test codes and panels
  • Accession multiple types of specimens including blood, urine, swabs, CSF, synovial fluid, ticks, biopsies, etc.
  • Take pictures of specimen vial/container for QC purposes
  • Print labels and affix to specimen, requisition forms and accompanying documentation
  • Sort and prepare all paperwork for scanning; scan all paperwork
  • Sort samples in ascending order, as well as set up samples according to an XG sheet
  • Properly locate a sample requested by the clinical lab, quality control, or the SRC department
  • Complete any paperwork from QC/SRC
  • Archive and file all paperwork
  • Demonstrate proper use of a Sample Scan 96
  • Print labels for plates, preparing them to be scanned
  • Take temperatures of the clinical lab
  • Record data and organize documentation
  • Organize and maintain lab storage, samples and specimens
  • Prepare equipment and work space
  • Sanitize and sterilize equipment and workspace
  • Perform routine equipment preventative maintenance and thermometer calibrations; record data and results and report results and variations to supervisor
  • Prepare and aliquot reagents; make master-mix
  • Pour microbiology plates and perform sterility and growth promotion testing
  • Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Assist laboratory staff in daily activities or additional duties as delegated.
  • Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned.
  • Assures activities are conducted in a safe manner and materials are handled according to safety guidelines. Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens.
  • Assures customer privacy is maintained at all times.
  • Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
  • Assures information is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
  • Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems. 
  • Productive work habits are consistently displayed.
  • Accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.

 Job QualificationsGeneral Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required

  • Clinical Laboratory Accessioner training
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently

We Offer:

•             Competitive Salary

•             Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

•             Short and Long Term Disability

•             Life Insurance

•             Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

•             Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)

•            Identity Theft Protection

•             401(k) Plan

•             Paid Vacation & Holiday

•             Business Casual Environment

Visit us at https://www.mdlab.com/

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories is a member of Genesis Global Group, and is an equal opportunity employer. 

Genesis Global Group

Genesis Hospitality is a collection of restaurants and bars, historical inns and event spaces, bakeries, and boutique hotels. We are committed to crafting exceptional experiences for our guests. Whether it’s fine dining with a breathtaking wine list or a casual pastry, we’re happy to deliver with excellent service and our signature warmth.
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