Lake-Sumter State College
Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology
Academic Affairs
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Duties
include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain inventory records by keeping track of stock levels, locations, use, warranty, and maintenance of equipment and supply items.
- Manage, track, process, report, and reconcile supply orders and receiving reports for MLT labs.
- Manage student laboratory supplies.
- Assist with budget preparations of laboratory supplies.
- Assist clinical faculty in the set-up and tear-down of laboratory supplies.
- Maintain a list of hazardous materials, monitor material levels, and process requests for removal.
- Notify vendors of any repair, maintenance, and replacement of equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including assistance with other Health Professions labs as appropriate.
- Ensure lab environment is clean, safe, and orderly on a daily basis.
CLERICAL:
- Calendar management: Schedules appointments and maintains the calendar.
- Preparation of correspondence.
- Inventory document preparation and organization of files.
- Organizes office operations and procedures, acquisitions, distribution, and store supplies.
- Schedules/coordinates meetings and room set up as necessary.
- Assist in establishing work procedures and standards to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations while improving customer service.
- Exemplify core values and provide excellent customer service to members of the general public and other LSSC employees.
Minimums
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and database development/entry.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Initiative to follow and enforce standard lab safety guidelines.
- Required to wear protective clothing such as goggles, gloves, closed-toed shoes, etc.
- Advanced ability to communicate effectively both verbally and electronically.
- Strong time management skills.
- Demonstrate respect and confidentiality.
- Works effectively with minimal supervision, applying strong interpersonal skills and maintaining flexibility to work irregular hours when required.
ABILITIES/GENERAL:
- Promote a common purpose consistent with the College's stated goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
- Possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and follow stated policies.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Present a professional image in words, actions, and attire.
- Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
- Apply effective techniques to establish and maintain working relationships, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals; effectively communicate and collaborate with others to achieve shared objectives.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to critically examine situations and processes, making recommendations for improvement.
- Strong service orientation and ability to effectively work as a member or leader of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
- Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within required timeframes. Proven flexibility to successfully work on a variety of projects quickly and accurately.
- Effectively manage change and adaptability.
- Adheres to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
- Ability to work various hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends
- Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.
How to apply
- Required:
- Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
- Upon evaluation, degree requirements and/or experience can be considered by the Hiring Manager or AVP of Health Professions.
- 1 year of similar laboratory or supply management experience.
- Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
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