Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Description:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to join their Central Laboratory Services department on a part-time basis. This role involves handling, processing, and routing clinical laboratory and research specimens while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of laboratory operations. The position also supports laboratory quality control, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, accession, and process clinical and research specimens for laboratory testing.

• Route specimens to appropriate testing areas and manage laboratory requests.

• Transcribe, print, sort, mail, and fax laboratory reports.

• Handle requests for laboratory reports, specimen tracking, and other inquiries via phone, email, and mail.

• Assist with laboratory quality control, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance activities.

• Maintain laboratory supply inventories and process supply orders.

• Support departmental operations to ensure smooth workflow and accurate documentation.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree program, or two years of full-time clinical/research experience using medical/laboratory terminology.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment.

Work Environment:

• On-site, part-time position with variable shifts.

• Operates within a hospital and research laboratory setting.

Company Overview:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to research, patient care, and providing an inclusive work environment. The organization values Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion, and Respect, and is committed to equal employment opportunities.