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HealthPartners

Laboratory Assistant 2

Chanhassen, MN · On-site

The Lab Assistant will provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection ... high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and ...

HealthPartners

Audiologist Assistant

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

A. Quality control of incoming hearing aid orders B. Process new and repair hearing-aid paperwork C. Maintain and order lab stock of batteries, hearing aid parts, hearing aid analyzer supplies ...

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HealthPartners

Audiologist Assistant

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

A. Quality control of incoming hearing aid orders B. Process new and repair hearing-aid paperwork C. Maintain and order lab stock of batteries, hearing aid parts, hearing aid analyzer supplies ...

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HealthPartners

Audiologist Assistant

Saint Paul, MN

A. Quality control of incoming hearing aid orders B. Process new and repair hearing-aid paperwork C. Maintain and order lab stock of batteries, hearing aid parts, hearing aid analyzer supplies ...

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What is the difference between Quality Lab Assistant vs Quality Control Technician?

AspectQuality Lab AssistantQuality Control Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications in lab proceduresHigh school diploma; certifications in quality control or lab techniques often preferred
Work EnvironmentLaboratory settings, assisting with testing and sample preparationManufacturing or production facilities, performing inspections and testing
Employer & IndustryPharmaceutical, food, manufacturing industriesManufacturing, automotive, electronics industries

While both roles support quality assurance, a Quality Lab Assistant primarily assists with sample preparation and testing in labs, whereas a Quality Control Technician conducts inspections and tests directly on products or materials in manufacturing environments. The roles often overlap in industry and required certifications, but the technician typically has more hands-on testing responsibilities.

What is a quality lab assistant?

Quality Lab Assistants are professionals who support laboratory operations by conducting tests, preparing samples, and ensuring that products meet quality and safety standards. They work under the supervision of laboratory managers or scientists, following strict protocols to collect, analyze, and record data. Their role is crucial in industries like pharmaceuticals, food production, and manufacturing, where product consistency and compliance are essential. Quality Lab Assistants help maintain lab equipment, document results, and assist with audits to uphold quality assurance processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality lab assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Lab Assistant, you need a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and at least a high school diploma or associate degree in a science-related field. Familiarity with lab equipment, data entry systems, and sometimes certifications like Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) are commonly required. Strong organizational skills, teamwork, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These abilities ensure accurate testing, reliable results, and compliance with safety and quality standards in laboratory environments.

What are some common challenges quality lab assistants face when ensuring accurate test results?

Quality Lab Assistants often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict adherence to testing protocols, managing multiple samples simultaneously, and preventing cross-contamination. Attention to detail is crucial, as even small errors can impact data integrity. Additionally, working under time constraints while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards requires effective organization and communication skills.
What are the most commonly searched types of Quality Lab jobs in Minnesota? The most popular types of Quality Lab jobs in Minnesota are:
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Medical Lab Scientist | Monticello Hospital

CentraCare

Monticello, MN • On-site

$32.57 - $48.09/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

CentraCare rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 156 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

454th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Performs laboratory tests according to current standards of federal, state, and local regulations and District policies and procures. (CLT-Clinical Lab Technician, MLT-Medical Lab Technician; CLA-Clinical Lab Assistant)
What you will do:
  • Perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, and other areas of the clinical laboratory.
  • Monitor quality to maintain high performance.
  • Utilize state-of-the-art equipment.
  • Use established and approved protocol that require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.
  • Responsible for operating, maintaining, and validating instrumentation/equipment and records.
  • Troubleshooting of equipment, instruments, and procedures
  • Recognized factors affecting measurement and takes appropriate action.
  • Monitor quality control, proficiency testing and quality assurance activities related to test performance.
  • Determine results that are abnormal or deviated from expected.
  • Rotates through various benches/areas of the lab to include Microbiology, Blood Bank, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, molecular, and phlebotomy responsibilities.
  • Involved in special projects, evaluations, and implementation of new methodologies in the laboratory.
  • Support and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate customer service principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

Schedule:
  • Part-time | 48 hours every two weeks | Onsite
  • Days | 8-hour shifts | Monday-Friday Days with start times between 5am-10am and every 3rd weekend with start times of 5am or 8am. Rotating Holidays.

Pay and Benefits
  • Starting pay begins at $32.57 per hour and increases with experience
    • Pay range: $32.57 - $48.09 per hour
  • $5,000 hiring bonus or $7,500 relocation bonus for eligible candidates! $5,000 relocation bonus available for eligible candidates.
  • Benefits include Medical, dental, vacation, retirement, employee discounts and more! See Monticello benefits.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with necessary science/math credits as required and verified by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC). New graduate's degree must be validated within 2 months post-graduation
  • ASCP-BOC certified within 6 months, with the first exam completed within 3 months of hire, with certification verified within six weeks of exam
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full-time or part-time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. Relocation assistance requirements: Must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away from Waite Park and relocate within 30 miles of Waite Park. CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

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CentraCare has grown to meet the needs of the communities and is now one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. This means we are able to offer the latest advancements in care, technology and treatments close to home. But what makes CentraCare special is not our facilities or technology. It is our people. We live in the communities we serve. We are neighbors, friends and family. And when you need us, we are here for you.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

St. Cloud, MN, US

Year founded

1886

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