Sanford Health · 2 months ago
Laboratory Assistant - Straight Nights
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$16/hr - $25.50/hr
1+ years expSanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. The Laboratory Assistant will provide technical assistance in the laboratories, performing duties to assist technologists and pathologists, as well as handling equipment and preparing specimens for processing and examination.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance in the laboratories
Performs laboratory duties to assist technologists, technicians, pathologists’ assistants and/or pathologists
Handles related equipment including maintenance; cleans work area and stocks supplies
As needed, will assist in reference lab work including packaging, mailing, tracking, and report filing
Expected to train and onboard new employees
Pathology Technicians within the Histology/Gross Laboratory will assist in obtaining biological samples for study and prepares tissues for processing and examination under the direction and supervision of pathologists
May perform complex histological procedures using techniques to gross, embed, perform microtomy, and stain to make tissue slides used for diagnosis
Within the Clinical Laboratory setting, responsibilities include collecting, preparing and processing specimens
Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks
Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies
May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results
Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment
May be required to perform waived tests and/or phlebotomy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology or other related field that includes 30 combined semester hours of biological science and chemistry
Preferred
One year previous laboratory experience preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan
Work/life balance benefits
A generous time off package
Company
Sanford Health
Sanford is a healthcare company providing research, education and clinical care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Baier Roger
CEO
Bill Gassen
President & Chief Executive Officer
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