The Laboratory Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, specimen
management, problem resolution, and data entry and specimen storage with a high degree of
proficiency.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately
• Answer the phones from clients and customers and aiding to callers when necessary
• Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)
• Contact client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepancies
• Complete correction requests as needed
• Operation of the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management
• Accession samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
• Sample Aliquot/preparation for testing
• Instrument set up and preparation for testing
• Perform Temperature log, instrument maintenance and recording
• Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
• Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
• Aid laboratory personnel in cleaning duties
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance records as required
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable
regulatory agencies
• Adhere to policies and protocols in the laboratory
• Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
• Other duties as assigned by management