This is a temporary part time position up to approximately six (6) months

The Lab Assistant is responsible for performing pre-analytical functions such as specimen collection, handling, accessioning and processing; preparing reagents, chemicals, slides for use in testing and analysis. The Technician III performs tests that do not require independent judgement, i.e., automated urine dipsticks. The incumbent assists in maintaining equipment, temperature logs, inventory control, ordering/storing supplies, and other clerical functions. These duties will be undertaken in accordance with the technician's level of training and the policies of Mount Sinai Hospital.

In This Role You Will

- Accession specimens into the Lab Information System. Label specimens, containers, requisitions, tissue cassettes

- Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection according to established SOP

- Perform those tests or procedures not requiring independent judgement, i.e. automated urine dipsticks, weighing and aliquoting of 24 hour urines, DNA/RNA extractions

- Centrifuge, aliquot and distribute specimens to testing areas

- Operate and maintain selected equipment after training

- Load/unload blood, urine, tissues, slides, etc. onto/from automated equipment, tissue/slide processors, stainers, coverslippers, robotic handlers, etc. following instructions and abiding by established policies and procedures

- Clean and maintain equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures; complete maintenance logs requiring documentation

- Prepare 24 hour urine containers, formalin containers, organic solvents containers, cytolyte tubes, etc.