Laboratory Assistant Advanced

60987 Carolinas Medical Center - Core Lab: Cytogenetics

Full time

Yes

40

Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Pay Range:

$22.90 - $34.35

Essential Functions

• Accurately accessions and registers specimens for processing and testing.
• Maintains high quality and productivity as required by department.
• Follows designated procedures for labeling and processing; sort and deliver specimens to technical areas as assigned.
• Prepares solutions, reagents and supplies as assigned.
• Operates all necessary equipment in designated laboratory.
• Answers phone and paging system as needed.
• Follows College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements.

Physical Requirements
Works in a busy environment around physicians, technologists, and other hospital team member. Works in an area, which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Each team member has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. May be required to stoop, reach and lift light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads. May be required to stand and or walk for extended periods of time.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's degree required. Degree in chemical, biological, or life sciences preferred.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.