Houston, Texas
Newton, New Jersey
Posted: 19-May-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Internal Number: 152146315
Under general supervision of the Technology Center for Genomics & Bioinformatics (TCGB) (formerly Clinical Microarray Core) Director, and reports directly to the technical lead at TCGB, the LAB ASSISTANT II performs a widevariety of technical and administrative procedures in the Technology Center for Genomics & Bioinformatics at the department Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, including but not limited to sample preparation, shipping and receiving, making reagents and solution, ordering, calibrating equipment, and answering phone calls.
The candidate must be highly motivated, and should have a college degree in relevant fields. Prior experience in a laboratory setting is highly preferred.
Skill in performing mathematical calculations to include adding, subtracting,
multiplying and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals with and without a
calculator to derive results
Ability to promote and use interpersonal skills to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team and to promote teamwork in
others
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal
supervision
Ability to set priorities which accurately reflect relative importance of job
responsibilities
Ability to organize workflow to meet the expected turnaround time for assigned
laboratory tasks
Skill in performing multiple tasks simultaneously
Work available hours/shift/days and extra hours as required meeting departmental
needs
Demonstrate practical experience in molecular and genomics testing
Demonstrate skill in reading and comprehending scientific or general procedures or
protocols in standard English text, such as instrument manuals, procedure manuals,
safety manuals, etc
