Laboratory Assistant
Core
Process patient specimens in a clinical laboratory environment to support diagnostic testing and patient care.
Role type
Laboratory Assistant (pre-analytical processing)
Builds
Diagnostic test results for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen accessioning, specimen rejection protocols, centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, inventory management, LIS navigation, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
ASCP MLA certification, Bachelor's degree in clinical science, biology or chemistry coursework
Technologies
Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), centrifuges, storage equipment
Responsibilities
Assess and process patient specimens, handle infectious materials safely, verify physician orders, assign billing and location codes, prepare specimens for testing, maintain quality control logs, troubleshoot pre-analytical errors, manage specimen inventory
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (0-1 years experience)