Laboratory Inventory Assistant

Position Summary

The Laboratory Assistant will assist the department in performing various basic laboratory procedures to maintain appropriate reagent and supply inventory to facilitate production. This is an entry level position in the clinical laboratory job family and employees in this position may not manipulate samples.

Core Responsibilities

• Orders, sorts, receives inventory from the warehouse
• Maintains department inventory and orders supplies as needed
• Drives organization of reagents and supplies within the department
• Performs inventory cycle counts as needed (monthly, quarterly, etc.)
• Records required information in laboratory log books, specimen accession sheets, workflow drafts, etc., to ensure quality assurance of reagents/supplies
• Prepares reagents for laboratory procedures as directed in the procedure manual and under the direct supervision of a certified technologist
• Participates in QA activities as assigned
• Maintains files for department records
• Performs various filing, mailing, and copying tasks as needed
• Disposes of biohazardous material according to established procedures as needed
• Completes training and competency checklists as needed

Additional Responsibilities (may be assigned)

• Sends and receives cases to and from satellite laboratories
• Reports problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment and supplies to laboratory supervisor or lead technologist to ensure timely resolution
• Assists with the department quality improvement or safety program
• Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor / Manager or Lead Technologist
• Performs simple laboratory tasks of operating equipment, printing extra labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval and other clerical duties as assigned
• May perform various housekeeping and/or maintenance tasks to keep laboratory and equipment in clean and operable condition

Experience, Education and Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent Required
• One to two years experience in a similar capacity and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques preferred
• Basic understanding of MS Office programs
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability 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 comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds