Lab Assistant II - RPU

Job Description Lab Assistant II - Cleveland, OH, Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM Department - Laboratory Support Pay range: $17.20+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: - Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours - Best-in-class well-being programs - Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness - healthyMINDS mental health program - Vacation and Health/Flex Time - 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off - FinFit financial coaching and services - 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service - Employee stock purchase plan - Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option - Flexible Spending Accounts - Annual incentive plans - Matching gifts program - Education assistance through MyQuest for Education - Career advancement opportunities - and so much more! Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production. Responsibilities: - Perform specimen receiving, labeling,handlingand preparation. - Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g.,printing labels,uncap/cap specimen tubes,aliquot specimens,prepare racks, worklists, enter/scanspecimensand load automated instruments). - Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range. - Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment. - Assist in preparation of chemicals,reagentsand solutions. - Clean, organize and maintain work area,glasswareand laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, asneeded). - Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation. - Perform other departmental tasks such asfiling,archivingand retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone. - Dispose of biohazardous material. - Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS). - Perform QA/QC duties as assigned. - Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate. - Comply with all health and safety policies,proceduresand practices. Required to use personal protective equipment. - Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position. Qualifications: Required WorkExperience: One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department. Physical and Mental Requirements: The normal performance of duties may require