Lab Support Assistant II

Lab Support Assistant II - Miramar, FL, Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Pay range: $17.75+ 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!

The Lab Support Assistant II sorts through discarded waste from Specimen Processing area identifying biological specimens. The incumbent actively supports and complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

• Collects all discarded waste from Specimen Processing.
• Sorts through all discarded waste consisting of paper and biological material.
• Delivers any biological specimen to Lab Support Supervisor.
• Rebags and disposes all sorted waste appropriately.
• Adheres to all established laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by competent authority.

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Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Physical activity: stooping; kneeling; crouching; reaching; pushing; pulling; lifting; fingering; grasping; feeling.
• Light work (exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to move objects); visual acuity; exposure to biological specimens, biohazard materials and chemicals.

Knowledge:

Proper specimen handling techniques.

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)