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Laboratory Associate-2
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Job Summary The laboratory associate supports procedural and therapeutic services. The role assists with bedside collection of fine needle aspiration biopsy specimens (FNA) and prepares glass slides from cytologic specimens for microscopic evaluation using a variety of techniques (direct smear, thin‐layer, cytospin, cell block). The associate performs multiple staining techniques, operates and maintains laboratory equipment, confirms patient data at specimen receiving, and inputs data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Responsibilities
Perform moderate and high complexity testing under general supervision of the Laboratory Manager.
Execute routine laboratory testing, quality control testing, general instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
Call critical and questionable results to appropriate providers and document results using LIS.
Communicate technical information to appropriate personnel and assist in general laboratory troubleshooting.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related life science with 24 semester hours of science courses (6 chemistry, 6 biology, 12 combined).
None required experience; willingness to learn and follow laboratory protocols.
Employment Details Regular employee, full-time, 40 hours per week, hourly pay, Health‑23 pay grade, scheduled shift: full‑time.
EEO Statement Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Verification Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
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Laboratory Associate-2
role at
MUSC Health .
Job Summary The laboratory associate supports procedural and therapeutic services. The role assists with bedside collection of fine needle aspiration biopsy specimens (FNA) and prepares glass slides from cytologic specimens for microscopic evaluation using a variety of techniques (direct smear, thin‐layer, cytospin, cell block). The associate performs multiple staining techniques, operates and maintains laboratory equipment, confirms patient data at specimen receiving, and inputs data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Responsibilities
Perform moderate and high complexity testing under general supervision of the Laboratory Manager.
Execute routine laboratory testing, quality control testing, general instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
Call critical and questionable results to appropriate providers and document results using LIS.
Communicate technical information to appropriate personnel and assist in general laboratory troubleshooting.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related life science with 24 semester hours of science courses (6 chemistry, 6 biology, 12 combined).
None required experience; willingness to learn and follow laboratory protocols.
Employment Details Regular employee, full-time, 40 hours per week, hourly pay, Health‑23 pay grade, scheduled shift: full‑time.
EEO Statement Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Verification Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
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