Laboratory Technician

Job ID: 257348
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location
Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Job Summary
Perform a variety of routine and complex technical duties involved in conducting specialized tests such as biological, biochemical, serological, hematological, urological and clinical tests in support of research initiatives. Responsible for accuracy of results and re-testing when appropriate.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review and have knowledge of all studies' lab requirements. Pull and prepare central lab kits for each study coordinator for the following week (includes administrative work - filling out paperwork,scheduling express pick up, etc.). Maintain accurate documentation of each lab processed and shipped.
• Process specimens and prepare for either ambient shipping or stored in freezer for shipment on dry ice another day. Send detailed information to billing regarding how and which study dry ice should be charged to. Maintain accurate documentation of daily freezer logs, etc.
• Order new lab kits as well as shipping materials and properly destroy all expired kits or when study closes. Document these processes and maintain records in box. Maintain CITI, IATA, BioSafety and BloodBorne Pathogens certifications.
• Retrieve and deliver tissue blocks (to/from pathology and Histology Core, outsides labs) as determined by study. Prepare study slides from these blocks and ship to sponsor per study guidelines. Answer sponsor lab queries in lab EDC.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization. Preferred experience in performing laboratory duties.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Detail-oriented; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday
Pay Grade: 5
Salary: $15.00
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 4/24/23 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job ID: 257348Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the universitySelect University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=257348&PostingSeq=1

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