OPS -Laboratory Assistant

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Work type: Staff Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Health Care Administration/Support
Department:29081100 - MD-PATH - UF PATH LABS

Classification Title:

OPS - Laboratory Assistant

Job Description: Specimen preparation and processing
Under guidance of the pathologists and medical technologists, prepare materials and assist with tasks
within the laboratory. Labeling tubes, Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) slants, and slides. Prepping MGITs
(Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tubes) – adding supplement. Aliquoting buffers. Processing specimens,
including but not limited to: inoculating MGITs, LJ slants, and slides. Staining and drying slides and loading
the Bactec incubator.
Lab maintenance
Packing up and autoclaving biohazardous waste and other tasks requiring heavy item lifting and reaching.
Removing and properly disposing the positive and negative MGIT tubes from Bactec instrument. Perform
inventory management, put away supplies as needed, pull supplies and prepare items for transportation via
courier/ distribution to clients.
Clerical and telephone assistance
Answers incoming phone calls in a pleasant, professional manner. Takes and routes messages, gathers
relevant information and returns calls as appropriate. Documents all incoming calls from clients and
resolution of calls. Understands all aspects of the telephone communication system and its operation.
Other duties as assigned
Expected Salary:

Starting salary is between 16.15 - 16.65 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a biological science.
Good verbal and writing skills.
Computer experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date

Health Assessment Required: No

 

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