Lab Assistant (Night)

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/.

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.

$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

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

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

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.