Lab Aide, Courier

Overview of the role:

Maintain the inventory of clinical trials specimen kits and shippers. Packages, ships and delivers specimens, documents, and/or supplies to area clinics in a timely manner. Items being transported may be considered biohazards or pathogens. Also performs non-technical procedures in a research laboratory and maintains laboratory facilities, equipment and records. Courier packages to satellite sites and drop off locations for transit to FedEx, UPS and USPS.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Entry-level position where on the job training is provided. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and to keep accurate records is required.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
• General knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment and terminology as well as the ability to operate and care for laboratory equipment along with the knowledge of appropriate specimen handling techniques preferred or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• A valid Utah’s Driver’s License and the ability to single-handedly lift and transport items as heavy as 75lbs is required.
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Essential Functions

• Ordering, receive, track and destroy specimen kits, shippers and supplies as needed.
• Locate and pull supplies needed to complete the processing and shipping of patient specimens.
• Reconcile physical kit inventory and tracking database information.
• Follows procedures and work practices related to kit management.
• Support lab staff by delivering patient specimens from the clinics to the lab.
• Transport packaged specimens from the lab to the loading dock.
• Courier kits, shippers, supplies and specimens to and from HCI main site, , and satellite sites. And drop off locations for transit to FedEx, UPS and USPS.
• Adheres to laboratory safety practices.
• Manages time and workload efficiently and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all groups within the CTO and Central Labs.
• Able to work independently and demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills.

Apply directly: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/196190

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person