Clinical Lab Assistant

Talentify; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant in Clifton, NJ for a 3+ month assignment. You will assist laboratory staff with routine tasks, specimen handling, data recording, and equipment maintenance in a compliant, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (medical assistant training helpful) and no prior work experience required. You will interact with coworkers and external customers while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to PPE rules.

Qualifications

• Basic purpose: perform routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion.
• Must be able to establish work priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Must follow PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Process specimens: centrifuging, labeling, recording data, storage and retrieval.
• Prepare reagents and/or media in the department.
• Prepare specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists and aliquoting.
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Resolve pending lists and find missing samples.
• Decontaminate work areas and perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Maintain department records and file upkeep.
• Dispose of biohazardous material and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Specimen handling

QA/QC procedures

Data recording

Equipment maintenance

PPE compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant training

Math & science courses

Tools

Laboratory computer system

PCs

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Job: Clinical Lab Assistant Duration: 3+ Months Shift: 3p-1130p Location: Clifton, NJ 07012

OB SUMMARY: 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.
• 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 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.

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