What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology position at D-H Lebanon-MHMH?
Overview
Sign-On / Retention incentives : up to $2500
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is home to the largest laboratory in NH, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to DHMC and Clinics physician practices, Dartmouth Health member hospital, and independent practices and hospitals throughout NH and VT. The department is a leader in process improvement (LEAN / Six Sigma) which has led to a renovated space designed for workflow efficiency. With a slogan of 'Investigate, innovate and validate,' our lab is :
- A high-volume lab with cutting-edge technology and automation
- A culture that encourages collaboration and teamwork for future innovation.
- A place to learn and grow
Our Laboratory Assistants receive laboratory specimens from inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and outside institutions. Candidates for this position must have obtained their HS Diploma or GED, with some college coursework and previous laboratory experience preferred. We are looking for candidates with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Our laboratory team is a high-functioning, dedicated team of professionals who work hard to the highest possible standard.
This area of the lab tests specimens for infections-bacteria, viruses, and more! It is a hands-on job with many unique techniques that are taught, from 'plating' specimens to encourage microorganism growth to loading cutting-edge technology.
This is a full-time, 40-hour / week benefitted day-shift position working Monday - Friday, 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm with weekend and holiday rotation.
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Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
