Part Time Temporary Lab Technician

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Posted Job Title

Part Time Temporary Lab Technician

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Part-time temporary Lab Technician for accessioning hospital samples, preparing blood smears, and processing samples. This will be a weekend position.

Job Description

Part-time temporary Lab Technician for accessioning hospital samples, preparing blood smears, and processing samples. This will be a weekend position.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and testing of laboratory specimens, following established protocols
• Review and release results
• Perform quality control
• Accessioning specimens, answering phones
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or Two Year College equivalent required
• 0-1 year experience

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. 

Affirmative Action Statement 
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.