Clinical - Lab Assistant

Equiliem; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory assistant to perform essential daily functions in a fast-paced environment. This role involves sorting and receiving specimens, conducting routine instrument maintenance, and preparing samples for testing. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a willingness to learn, as well as some lab experience. Join a team committed to precision and safety, where your contributions will directly support laboratory operations and enhance patient care. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to develop your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Basic laboratory functions to assist professionals.
• Perform routine tasks like sorting specimens and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Sort and receive specimens, perform routine maintenance.
• Prepare specimens for testing and perform QA duties.

Skills

Laboratory Functions

Specimen Sorting

Instrument Maintenance

Data Recording

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Training

Math and Science Courses

Tools

Laboratory Computer System

PCs

Job description

Is Covid Vaccination Required?: No
Is Position Eligible for Remote Work?: No
State of Credentials Licenses Required: NO CREDIENTIALS REQUIRED. WOULD PREFER CANDIDATES WHO HAVE SOME LAB EXPERIENCE.
Shift/Time Zone: Daylight job 6am-2:30pm

Job Description: 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.
Key Word Search: laboratory, medical
Additional Job Details: Daylight job 6am-2:30pm