Lab Assistant at Cap Diagnostics LLC

Lake Mary, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Specimen Labeling, Laboratory Record-keeping, Preventative Maintenance, Inventory Monitoring, Reagent Preparation, LIMS, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Communication Skills, Quality Assurance, PPE Usage

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Pathnostics is a leading precision diagnostic testing and development company providing solutions for Infectious Disease and Cancer diagnostics that will get patients on the right path. Check out our website to learn more: https://pathnostics.com/ [https://pathnostics.com/]. We are currently seeking a laboratory assistant to join our team. Role holders will assist our dedicated team of medical technologists with pre-analytical activities and tasks related to our advanced molecular UTI testing. This role provides an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience in a laboratory environment for anyone pursuing licensure as a Medical Lab Technologist or Technician. Available Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm We offer: * $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, DOE * 10% night differential * 2 weeks vacation + 1 week of sick time off per year (more with service milestones) * Employee and Dependent Health Insurance * Optional FSA/DCA * Dental, Vision, Life Insurance * Voluntary Pet Care benefit * 401(k) * Employee Assistance Program (mental health, child & eldercare issues, etc.) * Starting at $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus program * Wellness & Culture Club for company events Essential Duties: * Assists with labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens * Performs administrative tasks related to laboratory record-keeping * Works closely with technologists to ensure specimens are processed timely and accurately * Escalates issues or concerns to laboratory technologist or supervisor * Assists with preventative maintenance activities for laboratory equipment and instruments * Monitors reagent and supply inventory * Prepares laboratory reagents and assay materials according to SOPs, standard laboratory recipes/formulas under technologist supervision * Organizes patient specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and technologist review * Uses LIMS to upload documents and input critical data or comments Assists in updating laboratory documents and departmental forms * Required to follow all safety procedures, policies, precautions, and Quality Assurance * Other duties as assigned Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is highly preferred * At least 1 year of related experience working in a CLIA/CAP environment is preferred Qualification Requirements: * Proficient in MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook) * Strong communication skills (verbal and written) * Must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level * Must be able to work an extended schedule as needed. * Long periods of standing, must be able to bend at the waist and knee, occasionally lift up to 15 lbs * This role requires consistent use of PPE, including face mask/shield as appropriate, lab coat, non-latex gloves, due to required handling of potentially infectious biological substances, fixatives, and other chemicals Pathnostics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Pathnostics participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

The Lab Assistant supports medical technologists with pre-analytical activities and tasks related to molecular UTI testing. Key duties include specimen processing, reagent preparation, and maintaining laboratory records using LIMS.