Lab Assistant

Under the general direction of the Manager, Lab Services and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, assist lab personnel with various functions such as cleaning and storing equipment, decontaminate and dispose of waste materials, decontaminate glassware and media and may perform other non-technical laboratory support functions. This position is part of the 1199

SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

High school degree or equivalent.

• Certification as a Lab Assistant strongly preferred.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Additional duties include specimen processing and planting of all Microbiology specimens received in the lab. Assist with inventory management and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Clerical duties including answering phones and basic data entry and computer operations in a busy laboratory setting.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.