Description
We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our team. As a Laboratory Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our laboratory operations.
Essential Functions
- Receive and process consignments and shipments
- Open shipments and conduct quality checks on patient information forms, escalating any issues to senior staff
- Ensure proper disposal and recycling of shipping supplies
- Conduct secondary checks on shipping materials to ensure specimens are not left behind
- Ship samples for long-term storage or client disposition
- Handle receipt of compounds and control materials as needed
- Respond to after-hour alarms and perform other critical functions
- Assist with equipment maintenance and supply inventory management
- Perform administrative duties as required
- Maintain a organised work area as requested by management
- Follow safety procedures and participate in continuing education
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Basic computer skills required
- Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients