Lab Assistant II

Lab Assistant II - Chantilly, VA, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
 

Department: Spec Chem - LCMSMS - Clinical Laboratory

Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production. 

Pay range: $17.20 - $24.36 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment, under direct and constant supervision. Activity must be signed-off by license-qualified personnel.
• Finds missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests, if applicable.
• Changes gas cylinders.
• Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
• Provides input regarding training and checklists.
• Assists with the department quality improvement program.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of suspected problems.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation. 
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens). 
• Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range. 
• Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions that do not require quantitative measurement. 
• Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed). 
• Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation. 
• Perform other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone. 
• Dispose of biohazardous material. 
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned. 
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate. 
• Comply with all health and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment. 
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position. 

Qualifications:

Education Preferred:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required. 

Work Experience:

• One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department required

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. 
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. 
• Frequent walking and/or standing. 
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Competent in addressing department pending lists, finding missing specimens.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or error on an on-going basis.
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency. 
• Must be able to retain information once learned. 
• Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an on-going basis and retain the information once learned. 
• Must be detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. 
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients. 
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.