Clinical Lab Assistant

Global Technical Talent; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic information services provider is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant for a 6-month contract. The role involves routine laboratory functions, specimen management, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have a high school diploma and strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical assistant training is beneficial.
• Preferred knowledge in math and science.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.
• Performing laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens and preparing reagents.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work area.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training helpful

Math and science courses preferred

Job description

Job Title:Clinical Lab Assistant
Location:Clifton, NJ
Duration: 6-month Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Pay Range: $25/Hr
Shift/Time Zone: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm

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 or 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.
• Change 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 helpful.
• Math and science courses 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.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About The Company:

• Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, we're committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.

About GTT

• GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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