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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.
$39,709 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Tuesday-Thursday Evening/Overnight Shift 4:00p- 4:30a Pay starting at $20/hr, based on experience Assist in the performance of the analytical automated laboratory testing. Follows procedures for handling potentially infectious materials. Follows strict procedures of asepsis and antisepsis in the performance of duties. Prepare bar coded specimens for the Chemistry, Hematology and Urine Analyzers. Assist the CLS in the operation of the analyzer(s) assigned. Centrifuge and label urine samples and blood samples. Logging specimens received in the laboratory by checking the type of specimen(s) received versus the test(s) ordered. Stores or discards specimens for future reference as appropriate. Set up primary Bacteriological cultures. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.