Laboratory Assistant (FT, 40 Hours) at BioReference Laboratories, Inc. in Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Job Description:

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization. OPKO Health is a diversified healthcare company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biologics. OPKO's diagnostics business includes BioReference Laboratories, the nation's third-largest and fastest growing clinical laboratory over the last 35 years, which provides diagnostic testing to physician offices, hospitals, and clinics, among others, and GeneDx, a rapidly growing genetics and genomics laboratory that applies cutting edge technologies to make efficient clinical diagnostic testing and interpretation available for individuals with rare and common genetic conditions. Come join our team and become part of something big, by making our patients and customers the highest priority.

We are looking for a Lab Assistant (40 hours per week) in our Elmwood Park, NJ location.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:30am

Job Description:

• The Laboratory Assistant provides support for the clinical laboratory to ensure that testing may be performed in a timely manner. This also includes ensuring that the laboratory environment remains clean and safe.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Locate, retrieve, and transport specimens as needed.



• Generate, distribute, and monitor worksheets and pending reports.



• Map samples promptly after testing is completed.



• Store samples, capped or tightly covered, with parafilm in designated storage areas, with
  utmost consideration to maintaining specimen integrity, safety, easy retrieval, and
  organization.



• Provide assistance to Lab Techs in any area when necessary.



• Remove and/or discard expired samples from storage area as required.



• Maintain a safe and clean workspace at all times.



• Maintain a well-organized work area with adequate supplies.



• Maintain documentation of assigned functions as required.



• Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment Compliance Procedure.



• Comply with both corporate and department policies and procedures.



• Escalate any/all issues or questions through appropriate channels.



• Escalate any/all issues or questions to a Lead, Supervisor or Manager.



• Attend department trainings and meetings and interacts in two way communication to assist
  in process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications (required vs. preferred):

• PREFERRED:
  
  
  
  
  • Lab work experience.
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  
  
  
  • REQUIRED:
    
    
    
    
    • High school diploma or equivalent. Additional education is a plus.
    
    
    
    • Familiar with sample requirements, test requests, and medical terminology.
    
    
    
    • Basic computer skills.
    
    
    
    • Good written and verbal communication.
    
    
    
    • Ability to work in a team environment.
    
    
    
    • Problem solving skills.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.



• Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to four hours.

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.