Lab Aide - Chemistry/UA

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:  Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all molecular specimens.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Comply with department SOP’s and safety procedures.
• Interact with other operating departments to expedite flow of work and information.
• Advise Management of operational problems impacting workflow and recommend solutions.
• Complete various daily pending lists.
• Assist technologists with storage of completed work.
• Resolve sample problems with customer service and lab departments.
• Perform sorter start-up and routine maintenance.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information
• Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:  None.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good basic verbal and written communication
• Ability to read information quickly and return information for use in processing
• Good writing ability
• Ability to be at work and on time
• Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following physical attributes are required for this position:

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended lengths of time
• Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone
• Reaching, including above the shoulder
• Twisting
• Pushing and pulling of large carts, trash bags, and specimen bags
• Climbing
• Lifting up to 25 pounds
• Ascending and descending ladders

EQUIPMENT:  Centrifuge; box knife; computer; laboratory coat; gloves; face shield; pipettes; minus 20º  freezer, ladders

OTHER:  Shifts extend until work is finished; weekend work may be required. Specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infections.

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: $15.50 - $28.00

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Section 125 FSA Plan
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement