Intern/Student

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday; 10:00am-2:00pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Fulfills laboratory assistant or specimen processor duties while supporting the work of technicians, technologists, and scientists in an area of testing in a medical diagnostic laboratory. Learns standard operating procedures for analyzing and storing specimens. Learns how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks. Prepares specimens for testing in laboratory departments through plating, aliquoting, distributing and sorting. Completes independent projects in assigned area of laboratory. Works under direct supervision and performs general duties as assigned by the designated department. Performs all paperwork, technical, and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens. Supports the lab by performing data entry, loading instruments, performing maintenance on all types of equipment, and gathering supplies for testing. Performs a variety of administrative duties for the designated department including clerical and customer service functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Enrolled in a secondary educational institution in a program including biology, chemistry, molecular biology or health sciences.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have the ability to perform all duties with accuracy and attention to detail

Computer Skills:

Ability to use Laboratory Information System in addition to various other software programs

Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address:

794 Roble Rd

Primary Location:

HNL- Roble

Position Type:

Onsite

Department:

1046-00003 Automation