What does a Technical Assistant do?
Technical assistants perform a broad range of basic administrative support duties. They conduct data entry, process invoices, manage vendor payments, and manage calendars and appointment scheduling. Much of their role involves the preparation, processing, and archiving of various types of documentation and paperwork, including applications, inspection and inventory logs, delivery records, timesheets, requisition forms, and various types of agreements and contracts. They may act as a liaison relaying information and documents between numerous departments and staff members. They may also handle routine correspondence and respond to general inquiries.
Technical assistants have an associate degree in a business discipline, although additional training or education is an advantage. They should be proficient with common office software programs such as Excel. These roles require strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Manage storage by wrangling data through archiving, removing data and following resource management best practices.
- Work to ensure full resource utilization during shift.
- Operate lab instrumentation independently including complex troubleshooting and scheduling field service calls as deemed necessary.
- Perform specimen handling, control and tracking functions, which may include the handling of potentially infectious/carcinogenic materials.
- Perform all specimen processing procedures, monitor all staff for quality, productivity and efficiency and ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
- Perform all laboratory procedures, including QC, specimen collection, processing, testing and reporting of lab results.
- Assist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques when required.
- Advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software as necessary.
- Report any machine problems or general issues that hinder the completion of renders to the appropriate department.
- Participate in development projects. write production and pipeline scripts and tools as required to support ongoing technology efforts.
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, or business.
- Technical assistance background.
- Able to react quickly and calmly in urgent situations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
- Demonstrated manual dexterity capabilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail a must.
- Familiarity with writing protocols.
- Must have strong leadership and critical thinking skills.
How much does a Technical Assistant make near United States?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$57,421
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Technical Assistant Insights
Otterbein University“Pay wasn't great and the budget didn't allow for too many people on the same hourly schedule.”
Austal USA“Regular and Good Pay.”
“But no career growth i have faced Castism and Favouritism despite top performer”
Shivam Infotech“Good good good good good”
“Good good good good good”
City University of Hong Kong“Good good good good good”
Kyoto University“Good work and life balance”
IEBC“Alot of work and the pay is not that good.”
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