Part-Time Cellular Therapies Lab Assistant

Description

Looking for a role that offers the opportunity to work in a unique laboratory environment?

Life South Community Blood Centers is looking for a dependable, organized Part‑Time
Cellular Therapies Lab Assistant in Gainesville, FL to support the day‑to‑day operations of our Cellular Therapies laboratory.

This role is a great fit for someone who works well independently, can balance multiple responsibilities and takes pride in completing their work accurately and on time. You’ll work alongside our laboratory team performing a variety of tasks that support the processing, handling, storage and transport of blood specimens and components.

You don’t need extensive laboratory experience to be successful in this role. We’re looking for someone who is reliable, comfortable following established procedures, willing to learn and ready to contribute as part of a team.

• Receive, organize, and prepare specimens and tubes for laboratory testing
• Review specimens and accompanying documentation to ensure they are properly labeled and acceptable for testing
• Identify and help resolve specimen, labeling, or documentation issues
• Prepare, organize, and distribute laboratory reports and related documentation
• Maintain, monitor, and restock laboratory supplies and inventory
• Prepare and label biohazard containers for proper disposal
• Perform routine quality control checks on Cord Blood equipment and monitor temperatures to ensure they remain within acceptable ranges
• Transport patient specimens and blood components according to established procedures
• Assist with cleaning and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Assist with the storage and retrieval of cord blood units and samples from liquid nitrogen freezers, refrigerators and other storage equipment
• Assemble and prepare Cord Blood collection kits
• Work with laboratory reagents and chemicals while following established safety procedures and required PPE practices
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities while completing assigned work accurately and within required time frames
• Work both independently and collaboratively to support the needs of the laboratory team

• High school diploma or GED
• The ability to work independently, stay on task and manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Dependability and punctuality, with the ability to complete work within established time frames
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn laboratory systems and processes
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures and moderately complex written and verbal instructions
• A safety‑focused approach and willingness to follow laboratory safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and perform physical activities including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet and maintain Life South driver eligibility requirements
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous laboratory experience preferred

Life South is a non‑profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our Life South team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Life South Cord Blood Bank is a community‑based public cord blood bank that collects and stores umbilical cord blood for the purpose of clinical cures and research in the field of stem cell transplantation.

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a part‑time position. Starting salary range is $15.50 -…