Laboratory Assistant - Cytology: LabCorp
| Job ID | 39738 |
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| Company Name | LabCorp |
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| Job Category | Pharmaceutical/Biotech; Healthcare |
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| Location | Seattle, WA |
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| Position Type | Full-Time, Employee |
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| Experience | Unspecified |
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| Date Posted | October 19, 2009 (Reposted Nov 24) |
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 |  |  |  |  | | | | |  | |  |  |  | |  | | | Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp), an S&P 500 company, is a pioneer in commercializing new diagnostic technologies and the first in its industry to embrace genomic testing. With annual revenues of $3.6 billion in 2006, more than 25,000 employees nationwide, and more than 220,000 clients, LabCorp offers clinical assays, ranging from routine blood analyses to HIV and genomic testing. LabCorp combines its expertise in innovative clinical testing technology with its Centers of Excellence: The Center for Molecular Biology and Pathology, National Genetics Institute, Inc., ViroMed Laboratories, Inc., The Center for Esoteric Testing, DIANON Systems, Inc., US LABS, and Esoterix. Our clients include physicians, government agencies, managed care organizations, hospitals, clinical labs, and pharmaceutical companies.
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• Employees' Savings Plan (401K) with Company Match
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• Basic Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
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• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Accidental Death and Personal Loss (AD&PL) Insurance
• Optional Life
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• Whole Life Insurance | Life Balance Programs
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| | | |  | Laboratory Assistant - Cytology
Seattle, WA Job Description : POSITION SUMMARY: You will be responsible for assisting the Cytotechnologists by preparing work area, maintaining equipment, maintaining supply inventory, receiving and tracking specimens, preparing specimens and entering results, answering phones and performing other general lab duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: · Log all specimens received in Cytology (GYN & non GYN) into the computer via CRT. · Receive, number, stain, coverslip, label and match GYN specimens. Enter the GYN results and check final GYN reports as assigned. · File completed GYN requisitions for storage. · Prepare non – GYN specimens for microscopic examination according to written procedures and the guidance of the Cytology Supervisor. Confer with the supervisor or team leader on any doubtful situation. · Answer the phone and take messages relative to work performed. As instructed, will only give out final results to authorized individuals. · Maintain reagent and supply inventory and order materials and reagents. Fill outside client supply orders. · At the end of each day, place all soiled glassware in proper containers and assure that sufficient supplies, reagents, etc. are on hand for continued shift coverage. Disinfect the bench area as required. In addition to cleaning bench are, will clean on a periodic basis refrigerators, freezers, hoods and centrifuges. · Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times. Attend all safety training classes and conform to company safety guidelines and requirements. · Conform to established and new procedures and policies as instituted by the company. · Remain flexible with regards to work schedule as staffing requirements dictate. Job Requirements : REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. Some college science and/ or recent laboratory experience preferred. Able to work under pressure, adapt to changes, able to communicate effectively and accurately both written and verbally , work in a team environment. Requires high degree of honesty and a sense of responsibility regarding medical ethics.
HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. |
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