Lab Assistant - Glass Prep Team
Thermo Fisher
Summary
As a Lab Assistant, you will support the daily operations of the clinical laboratory, ensure the accurate processing and documentation of samples, assist in maintaining lab equipment and compliance with regulatory standards, and contribute to the efficient functioning of our lab services.
Job description
Job Description
As a Lab Assistant, you will support the daily operations of the clinical laboratory, ensure the accurate processing and documentation of samples, assist in maintaining lab equipment and compliance with regulatory standards, and contribute to the efficient functioning of our lab services.
What You'll Do
- Sort, scan, and assign sequence numbers to different laboratory areas.
- Numbers HDL tubes for lipid laboratory.
- Process samples for testing.
- Prepare reagents and pipettes/aliquots reagents under supervision.
- Label and stain hematology slides.
- Gather, dump, rinse, wash, dry, and restock glassware and consumables in the laboratory.
- Perform limited, non-complex, waived tests for review by a team member.
- Perform daily work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Education and Experience
- High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Technical positions may require a certificate
- Previous experience to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Good cooperative and collaborative skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
- Data recording skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Working Conditions and Environment
- Work is performed in a clinical environment.
- Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently stands, twists waists, squats, and bends neck for 4-6 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Frequent mobility required.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Moderate lifting of 15-30 lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 lbs.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
Requirements
- High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Technical positions may require a certificate
- Previous experience comparable to 0 to 1 year or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
- Effective communication skills
- Good cooperative and collaborative skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
- Data recording skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and precise coordinated movements
- Regular and consistent attendance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Incentive Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Support Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software, and services for research, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics. Their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, and increasing laboratory productivity. Thermo Fisher serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, and government agencies worldwide. The company operates through four business segments: Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products and Services.