Laboratory Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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.
- Level I - Minimum
- Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately
- 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
- Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
- Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
- Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
- Prepare specimens to be shipped and adhere to all applicable shipping requirements
- 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 lab
- Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
- Other their duties as assigned by management
- Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:
- Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated issues as appropriate.
- Demonstrate superior understanding of Laboratory operations
- Level III – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I and II plus the following:
- Demonstrate leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others as required
- Ensure department adheres to policies and procedures