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TalentBurst

Lab Technologist I

TalentBurst, Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States

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Job Title Lab Technologist I

Location Pittsburgh, PA

Duration 06 months

Schedule Notes One position is Mon - Fri and one is Tues - Sat. Both are 8am - 4:30pm

Job Purpose Performs clinical laboratory tests, procedures and analysis to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares specimens for analysis and organizes tests to be performed.

Prepares and properly labels reagents required for laboratory testing.

Conducts analysis of dried blood spots or body fluid to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.

Reviews test results, maintains legible work records, and enters findings into the laboratory information systems.

Performs routine preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.

Verifies proper instrument function by checking and calibrating lab instruments and documents data.

Records on instrument log any repairs, replacement and maintenance performed on laboratory instruments.

Abides by laboratory safety policies and procedures.

The list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.

Working Conditions Clinical and research lab environment; exposure to blood borne pathogens; must wear protective lab gear including lab coat, gloves and completely closed footwear.

Employee may be requested to work shifts other than daylight depending on the needs of the laboratory. Weekend rotation may be required.

Travel is not required.

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use a keyboard, type, and occasionally stand and move to other parts of the lab. Must have manual dexterity to use lab equipment. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

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