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Fuze Health
Lab Assistant - Fuze Services
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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.
$51,085 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary At Fuze Health, we put patients first and tirelessly address the most pressing needs in healthcare. We empower millions to digitally connect with care providers, essential health resources and needed treatments - and enable care providers, employers, health plans and life sciences companies to meaningfully enhance quality, outcomes and value. We are dedicated to helping our partners evolve and modernize to meet emerging patient and marketplace needs. Fuze Health's foundation is built upon the strategic combination of several proven, technology-powered innovators in the digital health, diagnostics, and pharmacy sectors. Our growing portfolio brings together the capabilities of industry leaders including LetsGetChecked, Truepill, and Alto Pharmacy, to create a distinctive, unified force in healthcare. Together, we have the shared vision, advanced capabilities and talented teams to deliver next-generation solutions that patients and healthcare partners need today and into the future. LetsGetChecked, a Fuze Health Company is a leading at-home health testing company, with a platform that allows consumers to discover and access personalised health information conveniently, confidentially and accurately. We empower people to take an active role in their health to live longer, happier lives. LetsGetChecked was founded in 2015 and has corporate offices located in New York City and Dublin. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for providing support to licensed testing personnel as described in California Business Code 1269 regulations by assisting them with specimen management, certain pre-analytical and analytical processes, clerical functions, inventory control, and general lab upkeep. Job Description Responsibilities The Laboratory Assistant, under the supervision and direction of a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist and the department General Supervisor, performs test processing in certain areas of the laboratory, which may or may not include the following: Adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing. Logging and distributing patient samples from the processing areas to the respective testing areas. Process and prepare patient samples prior to the analytical phase, which includes, but not limited to, whole blood, serum/plasma, dried blood, dried serum/plasma, urine, saliva, etc. Loading samples onto an automated analyzer. Responsible for performance and adherence to relevant SOPs. Perform necessary maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) on instrumentation, small lab equipment, and general lab cleanliness and meet laboratory documentation requirements. Assist with proper labeling of reagents, calibrators, and QC. Assist with monitoring supplies and inventory in the pre-analytical process. Dispose of specimens and materials after the analytical phase in accordance with safety and general testing SOP requirements. Properly storing/exit scanning samples in accordance with SOP requirements. Maintain a clean and tidy workspace. Continuously look for areas of improvement in workflow processes and suggest/recommend improvements to the General Supervisor. Follow all laboratory safety requirements and report any possible hazards to the General Supervisor. Shares appropriate communication with other laboratory personnel in daily huddles and throughout the work shift. Assist Accessioning department as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. What we are looking for….. Minimum - High School Diploma Additional Information Lifting Requirements The Laboratory Assistant must have fine motor coordination, clear speech, normal hearing, and good visual acuity with ability to distinguish major colors. Must be able to move readily from one location to another within the laboratory. Minimum lifting is generally not more than 50 pounds.