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Inova

Laboratory Technician Assistant 1

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$17.72 - $28.30/hr

This position is lab specimen processing. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader ... quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer ...

Inova

Laboratory Technician Assistant 1

Sterling, VA · On-site

$17.72 - $28.30/hr

... products meet rigorous quality standards prior to distribution, as well as operating and ... Previous lab processing experience preferred * 6 months' experience About Us We are Inova, Northern ...

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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.
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Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC

Inova Primary Care

Annandale, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Inova Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 260 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

232nd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC

Inova Central Lab is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC (LTA 2 PSC) to join the Primary Care Lab team located in Annandale, VA : Full time, Day Shift, Monday to Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!

Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC Job Responsibilities:

  • Accurately manages specimen preparation steps, storage, and packaging for transport of specimens according to Lab protocols preserving specimen integrity and quality that effects laboratory testing. 

  • Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others (Inova coworkers; physicians, physician office administration and staff; care facility staff and leadership, government facility staff and leaders) to optimize job performance and foster working relationships. 

  • Performs patient registration/billing/test order procedures accurately and efficiently to ensure correct testing, reporting, billing and regulatory compliance. 

  • This role performs proper and timely specimen collection and accurately labels all specimens according to Inova policy. 

  • Provides excellent patient and customer service by using AIDET principles and assuring the correctness and quality of technical information and directions provided to customers is appropriate and performs proper and timely specimen collection by confirming patient, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of Phlebotomy training required; completion certificate from a Phlebotomy program or another Allied Health training program, such as Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technician or Medical Technologist.

  • Experience: 1 year of experience in a Patient Service Center environment or at least 6 months in an Inova Patient Service Center. This requirement can also be met by successfully completing the Inova Phlebotomy School

  • Certification: Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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