Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time) Job Opening

Description:
Dominion Diagnostics is the premier provider of comprehensive clinical quantitative urine drug testing, medication monitoring and support services nationwide. Serving hundreds of clients in a variety of medical specialties, we provide actionable information to improve patient care and medical outcomes in the treatment of Chronic Pain and Addiction Medicine. We currently have two Part-Time positions working 24 hours per week including every other Saturday.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory including chemical reagents;
• Responsible for the receipt and storage of laboratory supplies;
• Maintains good housekeeping of the laboratory environment;
• Maintains glassware by picking up, cleaning, and distributing to proper locations in the laboratory;
• Daily disposal of biological samples;
• Assist Medical Laboratory Technologists/Technicians with simple laboratory tasks;
• Prepares, organizes, distributes specimens for testing in designated laboratory departments;
• Occasionally works in other laboratory departments as needed to achieve company goals;
• Performs daily temperature quality control and reporting. Documents and notifies supervisors of any deviations;
• Follows documented procedures for ensuring integrity of laboratory specimens;
• Adheres to the company’s safety procedures, including infection control and hazardous waste policies and protocols;
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies;
• Develop understanding of appropriate SOPs and policies;
• Able to lift 10lbs;
• Able to communicate effectively;
• Maintains integrity and discretion in safeguarding confidential information.

Requirements:
Experience & Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, degree a plus;
• Experience in a laboratory or healthcare environment a plus;
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Must work well as part of a team;
• Must be detail oriented;
• Must have good time management skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.