Medical Lab Assistant, is responsible for supporting Scientists and medical professionals in research, testing and laboratory maintenance. Their duties include recording data, sterilizing equipment and ordering and organizing supplies.
A Lab Technician should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Lab Technician should be able to execute:
- Receiving, labeling and safely storing samples to be tested
- Determining and performing tests needed for the analysis and report
- Recording tests and analyses and then reporting the results
- Discussing and answering any questions regarding the results
- Organizing and storing samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample
- Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment
A competitive Lab Technician will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Good eye-hand coordination, especially in the case of Lab Technicians in the medical field, who have to use needles and microscopes when collecting and preparing specimens for analysis
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Understanding of electronic and computerized equipment in laboratories
- Able to follow instructions and strictly follow procedures