Lead laboratory assistant vs assistant laboratory technician

Differences between lead laboratory assistant and assistant laboratory technician duties and responsibilities

Lead laboratory assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage daily laboratory operations including personnel, client consulting, analyses and adherence to GLP protocols.
• Conduct a monthly inventory of the chemistry stock room supplies.
• Conduct ongoing training of all lab assistants to use equipment properly (Stainers, processors, centrifuges etc .).
• Prepare reagents for microbiology specimens.
• Verify patient information, collect specimens from patients, properly labele specimen vials and submit specimens for further processing or testing.
• Implement an in-house immunofluorescent and special chemistry department, including electrophoresis and fluorescent microscopy, resulting in lower overhead costs.

Assistant laboratory technician example responsibilities.

• Lead aerobic, anaerobic and UV light testing, chemical residue testing and centrifuge to separate chemicals from water.
• Work with non-gynecological specimens including thin prep, cytospins or formalin and cellient cell blocks.
• Work in cytology lab performing prep duties of surgical fluids, FNA aspirates and pap smears.
• Verify test requirements utilizing LIS.
• Obtain insurance authorization and provide patients resources regarding insurance coverage and financial responsibilities.
• Collect, identify, categorize, and analyze bodily fluids relate to non-gynecological cytology.
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