Lab Assistant

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses. MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Essential Functions:

Unpack specimen deliveries

Properly count/compare the courier & field service technician specimens to route sheets

Correctly identify all necessary information on a test requisition form

Match information on the test requisition with information on the collection vial for accuracy

Identify correct documentation and procedures for missing or discrepant information

Demonstrate proper use of dMDL

Properly collate all paperwork received with specimen including requisition, checks, credit card forms, insurance card copies and prescriptions

Demonstrate proper use of MDL test codes and panels

Accession multiple types of specimens including blood, urine, swabs, CSF, synovial fluid, ticks, biopsies, etc.

Take pictures of specimen vial/container for QC purposes

Print labels and affix to specimen, requisition forms and accompanying documentation

Sort and prepare all paperwork for scanning; scan all paperwork

Sort samples in ascending order, as well as set up samples according to an XG sheet

Properly locate a sample requested by the clinical lab, quality control, or the SRC department

Complete any paperwork from QC/SRC

Archive and file all paperwork

Demonstrate proper use of a Sample Scan 96

Print labels for plates, preparing them to be scanned

Take temperatures of the clinical lab

Record data and organize documentation

Organize and maintain lab storage, samples and specimens

Prepare equipment and work space

Sanitize and sterilize equipment and workspace

Perform routine equipment preventative maintenance and thermometer calibrations; record data and results and report results and variations to supervisor

Prepare and aliquot reagents; make master-mix

Pour microbiology plates and perform sterility and growth promotion testing

Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

Assist laboratory staff in daily activities or additional duties as delegated.

Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned.

Assures activities are conducted in a safe manner and materials are handled according to safety guidelines. Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens.

Assures customer privacy is maintained at all times.

Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.

Assures information is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.

Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems. 

Productive work habits are consistently displayed.

Accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.

Job Qualifications:  General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required

Clinical Laboratory Accessioner training

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently

We Offer: 

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)

Legal Plan & Identity Theft Protection

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holiday

Business Casual Environment

Credit Union

Visit us at http://www.mdlab.com.

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.