Laboratory Assistant - Sample Collection

Description

Job Summary: A professional responsible for collecting, triaging, and processing biological samples, while ensuring laboratory biosafety and organization. Key Highlights: 1. Performs collection and preparation of biological samples. 2. Conducts laboratory testing techniques across various laboratory disciplines. 3. Ensures biosafety and workplace organization. Comply with the laboratory's code of ethics; Use PPE and engineering controls as instructed in biosafety training; Adhere to biosafety regulations. * Collect biological samples; * Prepare materials required for external sample collections; * Perform external biological sample collections; * Perform triage of biological samples (forward samples from collection rooms and reception to technical departments, * label samples from external collections, centrifuge, and transfer samples between departments); * Print work schedules in the Laboratory Information System (LIS); * Restock materials in collection rooms; * Perform testing techniques for examinations in Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Washing, * Parasitology, Clinical Chemistry, and referral of tests to supporting laboratories; * Monitor timing of serial collections using the clock; * Restock materials in Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Washing, Parasitology, and Clinical Chemistry departments; * Record departmental forms according to the Quality Assurance System; Maintain cleanliness and proper maintenance of laboratory equipment. * Ensure personal safety, as well as the safety of clients, visitors, and the environment; * Perform external services at companies, banks, and post offices (when necessary); * Maintain cleanliness and order in common laboratory areas, collection rooms, and technical areas. * Store processed samples; * Dispose of processed and stored samples; * Request and control collection, hygiene, and cleaning supplies; * Perform washing of materials; * Carry out sterilization of materials; * Check water levels in water baths; * Maintain orderly execution of administrative tasks within the department; * Empty trash bins and clean common laboratory areas when necessary (e.g., in the absence of the designated cleaning staff); * Keep the department clean and organized;