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Laboratory Assistant

EmployVisionDurham, NC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Laboratory Assistant role at EmployVision offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your diagnostic skills and contribute to vital medical advancements, with excellent potential for career growth within a reputable organization. You'll thrive here if you possess strong attention to detail, excellent analytical abilities, and a passion for impacting patient care in a collaborative team environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Durham, NC, United States
Posted
2 weeks ago

Job Description

    • The main function of a lab assistant is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
    • A typical lab assistant may work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
    • Job Responsibilities: Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
    • Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
    • Analyze, gather and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives. Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
    • May examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
    • Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
    • May conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
    • May conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
    • May collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
    • Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
    • Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
    • Ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.
    • Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred.

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