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.
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday 9:00 am to
Noon Saturday SALARY:
$17.91/hourly
STATUS:
Part-time
FLSA STATUS
Hourly DATES:
Until Filled To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as part-time Laboratory Assistant for the St. Joseph County Adult Probation Department in the Court Substance Abuse Program Division. Benefits Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources Responsibilities Processes clients' paperwork, including printing forms and labels, issuing ID cards, and generating consent forms for the distribution of drug test results. Oversees/observes specimen collection, empties specimen window, and keeps samples in order. Receives and verifies payment for drug testing, records payments in WINTOX report, and ensures the register tape matches the computer report. Incumbent performs standard and recurring duties according to established practices and procedures within the department. Errors in work are detected by means of supervisory review or standard departmental checks and safeguards. Undetected errors may result in loss of time within the department and/or inconvenience to other agencies or the public. Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, clients, other County departments, and members of the general public for the purposes of coordinating operations and exchanging information. Qualifications Working knowledge of standard office and laboratory practices and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations. Ability to read, write, and speak English and use standard equipment, including a computer, calculator, and cash register. Ability to work with others in a team environment on several tasks at the same time, occasionally under time pressure. Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to handle situations involving violent/irate individuals. Education/Experience High school diploma or GED. Experience in specimen collection preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.
