Laboratory Assistant I - Molecular, Tues-Sat Evenings
NeoGenomics Laboratories
Summary
The Laboratory Assistant will assist the department technologist in performing various basic laboratory procedures using laboratory equipment to facilitate production. This is an entry level position in the clinical laboratory job family and employees in this position may not manipulate samples.
Job description
Position Summary
The Laboratory Assistant will assist the department technologist in performing various basic laboratory procedures using laboratory equipment to facilitate production. This is an entry level position in the clinical laboratory job family and employees in this position may not manipulate samples.
Responsibilities
- Records the required information in laboratory log books, specimen accession sheets, workflow drafts, etc., to ensure quality assurance of specimens
- Performs simple laboratory tasks of operating equipment, printing extra labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval and other clerical duties as assigned
- Prepares reagents for laboratory procedures as directed in the procedure manual and under the direct supervision of a certified technologist
- Performs various housekeeping and/or maintenance tasks to keep laboratory and equipment in clean and operable condition
- Maintains department inventory and orders supplies as needed
- Resolves pending lists and finds missing samples
- Performs various filing, mailing, and copying tasks as needed
- Disposes of biohazardous material according to established procedures
- Completes training and competency checklists as needed
- Sends and receives cases to and from satellite laboratories
- Loads, runs and unloads some automated testing procedures
- Assists with the department quality improvement or safety program
- Reports problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment and supplies to laboratory supervisor or lead technologist to ensure timely resolution
Experience, Education and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent; emphasis on science courses preferred
- Previous experience in a similar capacity and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques preferred
- General knowledge on using MS Office programs
- Effective communication skills and strong organization skills
- Detailed oriented and willingness to work independently
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
- Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- No certification required
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Emphasis on science courses preferred
- Previous experience in a similar capacity preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques preferred
- General knowledge of MS Office programs
- Effective communication skills
- Strong organization skills
- Detail oriented
- Willingness to work independently
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
- Ability to maintain production and quality standards
- Ability to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Leadership Development
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Courses
- Employee Resource Groups
Company overview
NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. is a premier cancer diagnostics company specializing in comprehensive cancer genetics testing and oncology data solutions. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, the company operates as a publicly traded entity on Nasdaq under the ticker NEO. NeoGenomics provides one of the most extensive oncology-focused testing menus worldwide, serving oncologists, pathologists, hospital systems, academic centers, and pharmaceutical firms with innovative diagnostic and predictive testing services. The company's testing portfolio includes cytogenetics, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, anatomic pathology, and molecular genetics, with a particular emphasis on next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. With approximately 2,200 employees across 13 locations in the United States and Europe, NeoGenomics processes over 1.7 million cancer-related tests annually, including more than 100,000 NGS tests, serving about 4,400 medical sites and providing answers to more than 500,000 patients each year. The company maintains CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratories throughout its network and has established a significant presence in cancer research through its Pharma Services Division, which supports pharmaceutical clients in clinical trials and drug development.