Lab Aide- TemporaryOpko Health

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Aide provides support for the clinical laboratory to ensure that testing may be performed in a timely manner. This also includes ensuring that the laboratory environment remains clean and safe.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Locate, retrieve, and transport specimens as needed.
• Generate, distribute, and monitor worksheets and pending reports.
• Map samples promptly after testing is completed.
• Store samples, capped or tightly covered, with parafilm in designated storage areas, with
  utmost consideration to maintaining specimen integrity, safety, easy retrieval, and
  organization.
• Provide assistance to Lab Techs in any area when necessary.
• Remove and/or discard expired samples from storage area as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace at all times.
• Maintain a well-organized work area with adequate supplies.
• Maintain documentation of assigned functions as required.
• Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment Compliance Procedure.
• Comply with both corporate and department policies and procedures.
• Escalate any/all issues or questions through appropriate channels.
• Escalate any/all issues or questions to a Lead, Supervisor or Manager.
• Attend department trainings and meetings and interacts in two way communication to assist
  in process improvement. 

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Problem solving skills.
• Familiar with sample requirements, test requests, and medical terminology a plus.
• Lab work experience. Preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Sitting, standing, and/or walking for hours.

BioReference is an Equal Opportunity Employer.