- Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Contract · Entry
- 0–4 years
Assist in sorting, handling, and preparing laboratory specimens for testing while maintaining inventory and ensuring compliance with procedures.
Responsibilities
- Receive and sort specimens, including blood, bodily fluid, and tissue
- Evaluate specimens for correct identification and suitability for testing
- Properly prepare specimens for testing by centrifuging, aliquoting, and labeling
- Follow best practices to ensure specimens are identified and labeled correctly
- Prioritize work based on patient type and sample priority
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Completed two college level science courses or 1 year of laboratory experience
- Recent completion of a course in Medical Terminology or completion within 60 days following employment
- Nice to have: experience in a clinical laboratory
- Nice to have: knowledge of anatomy and physiology