Clinical - Lab Assistant

TalentBurst; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in staffing solutions is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant in Clifton, NJ. The role involves performing routine laboratory tasks, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training is helpful.
• Preferred math and science courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory functions to assist staff.
• Prepare specimens and reagents for testing.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the lab.

Skills

Sorting specimens

Routine instrument maintenance

Data recording

Specimen preparation

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Math and science courses

Job description

Job Title- Clinical - Lab Assistant
Location- Clifton, NJ
Duration- 4+ Months
Shift/Time Zone: Mon - Fri 8 am-5 pm

Job Description:
Perform the daily activities as described below.
Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Job Requirements:
Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts), specimen storage and retrieval.
Preparing reagents and media in the department.
Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation)
Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
Resolves pending lists.
Finds missing samples.
Decontaminates work areas.
Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
Maintains files for department records.
Changes gas cylinders.
Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
Disposes of biohazardous material.
Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training is helpful.
Math and science courses are preferred.

Work Experience
None required

Special Requirements:
Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
Must be able to retain information once learned.
Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
Key Word Search: laboratory, medical.

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About the company

Founded in 2002, TalentBurst is the national leader staffing supplier to large MSP contingent workforce programs. Through our 4 delivery centers in Boston, San Francisco, Miami and Gurgaon, India we support 90 Fortune 500 customers every week filling I...

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