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Huntsville Hospital Health System
Lab Assistant - Highlands Lab - FT - 1st Shift
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Microbiology Laboratory Assistant works in laboratories or hospitals, examining microscopic organisms like bacteria for scientific and medical purposes. Practices safety and sterilization procedures to minimize the risk of any hazardous accidents when working with infectious specimens.
$39,050 / year median in Alabama
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Performs activities and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment. Responsible for the testing of WAIVED laboratory tests, as well as setting up Microbiology specimens for culture. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting with phlebotomy as needed, centrifugation of specimens, performing serology, loading specimens onto analyzers, etc. Responsibilities
- Responsible for the testing of WAIVED laboratory tests, as well as setting up Microbiology specimens for culture.
- Assists with phlebotomy as needed
- Centrifugation of specimens, performing serology, loading specimens onto analyzers, etc. Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist program About Us Highlands Medical Center is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community.