Job description

Biospecimen Processing Technician / Entry Level Lab Assistant

**take the opportunity to work within a world-renowned healthcare institution that provides exceptional medical care, conducts groundbreaking research, and educates the next generation of healthcare professionals**

Location: San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224

Schedule: 5x8's / day shift / must have weekend availibility when needed

Duration: 2 month contract + potential to extend

Department: Biospecimen core facility

Education requirements:

• HS Diploma is required
• Associates degree preferred. In the absence of a degree, consideration will be given to an individual with significant working experience in a laboratory setting, which has provided a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment and safety.

Experience requirements:

• 1 year of processing experience is required
• Must be highly organized, efficient, and able to work independently as well as with a team, demonstrates critical-thinking skills, and able to tolerate many interruptions.
• Must possess good analytical problem solving and written/oral communication skills. Must be able to accurately read specimen labels and follow standard operating procedures.
• Must be capable of doing general trouble-shooting and problem solving regarding laboratory procedures and equipment operation.
• Works flexible hours to meet workload demands and accommodates schedule changes, off-shifts, holidays, and weekend assignments

Job summary:

• Performs complex specimen processing and testing in specialized laboratory area using standard operating procedures and proper safety procedures.
• Receives specimens, verifies identification, processes, ships, and stores them according to established protocols.
• Prepares lab specimens and containers with reagents as required for a specific study.
• Processes research specimens safely and accurately, assuring positive patient identification.
• Prioritizes workload in response to the specific needs of numerous protocols.
• Maintains an efficient, well-organized laboratory, manages supplies, assists in performing equipment maintenance, maintains quality control programs, and assists with development of processing instructions.
• Uses good judgment and independent problem resolution to carry out all aspects of the job.
• Ensures proper paperwork and shipping for all protocols.
• Ensures accurate storage for all specimen types.
• Supports the maintenance of all protocols and updates to protocols.
• Works with outside facilities to accommodate patients.
• Works with various computer information systems on a daily basis.

Posted by: E.F.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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