Principal Laboratory Assistant
Role Overview
The primary purpose of the Principal Laboratory Assistant position is to perform routine and special procedures and duties, processes and prepares specimens for reference laboratory pick-up, makes reports from reference laboratories available to clinical and surgical units, out-patient clinics, etc.
Maintains filing system for the records, under the direction of the Chief Technologist and Section Head.
Process specimens for the central Chemistry testing, maintains supplies, save/store specimens according to policies and procedures.
Principal Laboratory Assistants play a large role in the upkeep of the laboratory.
This includes managing laboratory inventory, preparing and cleaning lab instruments, ensuring work areas are clean and performs clerical duties when necessary.
University Hospital is mission driven, at the heart of one of the region’s leading academic medical centers.
We are passionate about building an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace where employees thrive and make a real impact.
If you're energized by collaboration, purpose-driven work, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful changes in healthcare, you'll find a rewarding environment in our department.
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Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
One (1) year of related laboratory experience is required preferably in a health care environment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform job duties.
Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)
The rate for this position is $20.44 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
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