Evening Clinical Lab Assistant: Specimen Prep & QA

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

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.