What does a Lab Assistant Intern do?
As a Lab Assistant (in a hospital) you will follow instructions and safety protocols in handling blood borne pathogens. You will collect and process specimens from patients to assist medical personnel. You will maintain a safe environment and document any abnormalities in the manner proscribed by the facility.
You could be the ideal candidate if you have a GED or H.S. diploma, are a certified lab assistant per state requirements and have at least a year of experience in a lab environment. You will be standing for long periods of time and be expected to participate in all training provided and adhere to all safety protocols. Before an offer of employment can be extended you must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Follow all safety guidelines when using lab equipment
- Wear personal protective equipment at all times
- Document any blood borne pathogens incidents
- Clean up any blood borne pathogens per protocol
- Follow chain of custody protocols
- Follow written and verbal orders given by the doctor or other medical professional
- Carefully note outcomes from tests
- Order supplies
- Certified as a Lab Assistant, per the state requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in a lab environment
- Ability to pass a drug screen
- Ability to pass a background check
- Reliable transportation
- Willing to participate in training as provided by organization
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Follow all safety protocols
- Keen attention to detail when conducting tests and documenting results
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Lab Assistant Intern Career Path
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Lab Assistant Intern Insights
Curative“Everyone is very nice and great to work with.”
Bio-Reference Labs“The people are super smart and enjoyable to work with.”
ALS“The team is nice and fun to work with.”
Yourgene Health“I have been working for three weeks and I haven’t even met my team leader.”
University of New England“Low pay but good for a start”
University of Miami“not great pay but not much effort”
Royal Stoke University Hospital“Good good good good good”
C2 Global Professional Services“reliable nice cool good perfect”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Lab Assistant Intern
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The most common qualifications to become a Lab Assistant Intern is a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.