Clinical Toxicology Lab Assistant – 3‑Month Contract

Pride Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant I in Saint Paul, MN to support our client's healthcare team. The role involves pre‑analytical prep and handling of specimens across multiple sample types in a fast‑paced toxicology lab.

The position requires a high school diploma and prefers some health‑related experience or coursework in lab science. Work is Sunday through Thursday, 2p‑10:30p, with a 3‑month contract and potential contract extension.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of health related work experience, a medical certification or college level courses in laboratory science background, preferred.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Excellent research and problem resolution skills.
• Work effectively in a fast paced production environment to meet established turn‑around-times.
• Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently within a team under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Locate and retrieve specimens (urine, blood, serum, plasma, oral fluid) for testing, aliquoting as needed; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn‑around‑time
• Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately
• Adhere to SOP when preparing materials and specimens for both pre and post extraction
• Use GDP in all documentation
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, organized work area
• Maintain clean glassware and extraction materials
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all laboratory tests and equipment including, but not limited to, maintenance logs, temperature logs, disinfection logs and assay SOPs
• Support the preparation of laboratory reagents according to established department standard operating procedures and established time frames, as needed
• Deliver accurate high quality patient care while maintaining efficiency
• Participate in the instruction and training of others; demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by others

Skills

Task prioritization

Time management

Attention to detail

Research skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant I in Saint Paul, MN to support our client's healthcare team. The role involves pre‑analytical prep and handling of specimens across multiple sample types in a fast‑paced toxicology lab.

The position requires a high school diploma and prefers some health‑related experience or coursework in lab science. Work is Sunday through Thursday, 2p‑10:30p, with a 3‑month contract and potential contract extension.