Medical Laboratory Assistant

Closing on: Oct 4, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that we are currently searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic team! If you’re looking for a diverse workplace in which you can grow and make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, your primary roles include:

  • Assist with organizing workflow.
  • Participate in checking incoming specimens for proper identification and sufficient quantity.
  • Assist with receiving and preparing samples for analysis.
  • Assist with the monitoring of all documents in the department including quality documents.
  • Assist with the performance and maintenance of quality control procedures and documentation to support compliance with ISO 15189 standards.
  • Perform tests requiring basic to intermediate knowledge and skills such as point of care rapid tests.
  • Participates in the training of Interns, Staff on rotation and New Staff Members.
  • Assists in the maintenance of Health and Safety Standards in the assigned Department in consultation with the Safety Officer.
  • Measure volumes for 24hour urine samples and aliquoting samples for analysis.
  • Participates in seminars, workshops and conferences as required for training in technical area.
  • Ensure that all instruments are supplied with reagents and disposables and are functioning properly.

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Laboratory Technician training, Medical Technology training from an accredited institution, Phlebotomy certification and laboratory experience, or qualification in a science related field such as Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular biology, etc.
  • Must have working knowledge of laboratory procedures
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Dependable, strong work ethic, initiative and flexibility
  • Proficiency with Laboratory Information System would be an asset.

To apply please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department.

Email: hr@biomedicaljm.com

Telephone: (876) 618-0912

Extensions : 274, 283, 354 and 351

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Kingston
Job Category: Medical Technology

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