Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Vicksburg, Mississippi
The Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations by performing specimen processing, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and assisting staff with routine diagnostic tests and analysis. This role ensures the work environment remains clean, stocked, and compliant with all safety and regulatory standards.
The Lab Assistant performs supportive laboratory duties, including specimen processing, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and quality control assistance. This role ensures the laboratory operates efficiently by assisting with diagnostic procedures, maintaining safety protocols, and supporting laboratory staff in routine testing and analysis. The Lab Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment while adhering to regulatory and safety standards.
Essential Functions
Assists laboratory staff in performing routine tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, following proper laboratory protocols.
Prepares and processes specimens, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and transport according to laboratory procedures.
Maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring it is in good working order, reporting malfunctions, and assisting with routine troubleshooting.
Ensures compliance with safety and infection control standards, including proper handling of biohazardous materials and chemical reagents.
Logs lab procedures and specimen information into the laboratory information system (LIS), ensuring accuracy and compliance with documentation protocols.
Performs quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tasks, assisting in documentation and regulatory compliance efforts.
Stocks laboratory supplies and maintains inventory, ensuring necessary materials are available for daily operations.
Cleans and disinfects work surfaces, equipment, and laboratory spaces, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control guidelines.
Assists with data collection and performance improvement projects, actively participating in process improvement initiatives.
Collaborates with healthcare providers, laboratory staff, and other departments to ensure efficient specimen processing and workflow.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Candidates should ideally have completion of a laboratory assistant training program or relevant coursework, along with 0-2 years of experience in a laboratory or clinical setting. Required skills include basic knowledge of lab procedures, equipment operation, strong organizational abilities, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.
Market context
In Mississippi, lab assistant openings are often tied to hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs that need dependable support for routine testing and specimen handling. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates with lab training, basic equipment knowledge, strong organization, and some clinical or lab experience; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, match your coursework and any hands-on lab tasks to the posting and be ready to describe how you follow procedures accurately.
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