Hospital Laboratory Technician 3, Core Lab

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hospital Laboratory Technician 3 to support the operations of the Core Laboratory. In this vital role, you will provide a combination of technical, administrative, and maintenance support to ensure the lab functions smoothly and efficiently. Primary responsibilities include:

* Performing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical tasks, including specimen preparation and troubleshooting test-related issues.

* Assisting with reagent preparation and inventory management.

* Monitoring and documenting laboratory temperatures.

* Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining work areas and equipment.

* Supporting quality control and quality assurance activities.

* Performing computer-based tasks related to the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS).

Salary Range:$36.67 - $48.39/hour

* High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED or HiSET).

* Prior experience handling patient specimens.

* Strong knowledge of reagent preparation, quality control protocols, and instrument maintenance.

* Proficiency in using laboratory and hospital information systems.

* Competence in Microsoft Office Suite.

* Physical ability to lift and move lab equipment, transport reagents and supplies, and perform repetitive motions (e.g., pipetting).

* Ability to work in a lab environment with variable temperatures, instrument noise, and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and biological agents.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Experience operating moderate to high-volume chemistry analyzers is highly preferred.

* Ability to troubleshoot and repair instruments and lab equipment is preferred.