26I/LAKE - Laboratory Assistant

Randox Laboratories; West Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant to work at their location in Kearneysville, West Virginia. The role involves handling high volumes of incoming samples, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and basic computer skills. The position offers permanent employment with varying shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs).
• Sort and accession high volumes of incoming samples.
• Prepare samples for processing and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain clean and organized work spaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

We have multiple opportunities for full time Laboratory Assistants at our laboratory in Kearneysville, West Virginia. In this role you will be working with high volumes of inbound samples.

Location: Randox Laboratories, 515 Industrial Blvd, Kearneysville, WV 25430, United States.

Contract Offered: Full time (40 hours per week), permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts: Monday to Friday 7.30am-4.00pm or 10.30am-7.00pm (weekend cover may be required on occasion).

What does this role involve?

• Routine use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs).
• Receipt, sort and accession high volume of incoming samples in a timely and accurate manner.
• Verify sample information, labelling, and accompanying documentation.
• Prepare samples for processing, aliquoting and routing to relevant teams.
• Specimen Analysis, Storage and Disposal.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues with samples, documentation or data entry.
• Maintenance of Sample Inventory.
• Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process.
• Ownership of External Quality Control (EQA) Schemes for certain programs.
• Maintenance of Stock Control in laboratory.
• Removal of expired products.
• Recording and monitoring of temperatures for laboratory equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work spaces.

Essential Criteria

• High school diploma.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, repetitive task environment.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and familiarity with database systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Reliability and accountability in handling sensitive samples and information.

Desirable

• Prior experience in a laboratory, healthcare, or sample processing environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or accessioning workflows.
• Understanding of chain-of-custody and sample tracking processes.