Laboratory Assistant job at International Rescue Committee (IRC) | Apply Now

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, receive, evaluate, and process various biological specimen for analysis.

• Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely manner to produce reliable test results.

• Review and verify test results, confirm panic values and abnormal results before release to clinicians.

• Maintain and keep updated records of all laboratory samples and results transported collected, investigations and procedures performed, and results generated and delivered.

• Correctly operate equipment/instruments, perform routine function checks, troubleshoot if unacceptable and document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established specifications.

• Maintain a safe and tidy work area and follow safety procedures.

• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document procedural calibrations and maintenance activities.

• Participate in External Quality Assessment schemes and ensure proficiency test panels are handled in the same manner as routine (patient) samples.

• Order supplies, update stock cards and maintain an inventory of all equipment and reagents.

• Promptly report and document all laboratory-related accidents (injuries and exposures) and unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor.

• Participate in laboratory departmental meetings, trainings, supervisions, orientations, and audits as may be required. Undertake such work as permitted to you effectively and efficiently, in compliance with approved guidelines.

• Work flexible hours according to the laboratory requirements, as decided by management.

• Effectively communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with laboratory customers.

• Observe privacy and maintain confidentiality on matters pertaining to patients and staff and must only be discussed in the course of your duty.