What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant, Microbiology Immunology Temp position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of professional staff, supports laboratory operations, performs maintenance functions, and completes non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Washes laboratory glassware, instruments and/or cages after use. Replaces defective or broken glassware/instruments from stock
2. Sterilizes and/or stores clean glassware, instruments, and/or changes.
3. Maintains a clean and sterilized work area in accordance with standard laboratory practices and procedures. Disposes of contaminated matter as needed.
4. Distributes supplies and equipment for use as directed.
5. Conducts non-technical, routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff.
6. May set up and operate laboratory equipment in preparation for specimen examinations.
7. Maintains simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents.
8. Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records.
9. May assist with experiments using animals by restraining them for inoculation and anesthetization.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by management.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to operate laboratory equipment Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports Ability to learn elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Research laboratory environment Exposure to chemicals Exposure to glass and other breakable objects Possible exposure to animals Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens May be required to work hours beyond typical 8 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule and/or evenings and weekends as needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum
