Evening Clinical Lab Assistant - Specimens & QA

Fives DyAG Corp.; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fives DyAG Corp. in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant for a 3+ month assignment. The role supports laboratory staff by performing routine lab tasks, preparing specimens and reagents, and maintaining QA/QC procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, instrument maintenance, data recording, and compliance with PPE and safety regulations. No prior work experience required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred, medical assistant training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training helpful.
• Math and science courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, receive specimens in the department.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance.
• Handle centrifugation, labeling, data recording, storage and retrieval.
• Prepare reagents and media.
• Prepare specimens for testing, build worklists, aliquot, check clots and fibrin, inoculate, slide prep.
• Perform QA/QC duties.
• Resolve pending lists and find missing samples.
• Decontaminate work areas.
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Maintain department records and files.
• Change gas cylinders.
• Follow PPE and safety regulations.
• Use laboratory computer systems and PCs.
• Dispose biohazardous waste.
• Complete training and competency checklists.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training helpful

Job description

Fives DyAG Corp. in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant for a 3+ month assignment. The role supports laboratory staff by performing routine lab tasks, preparing specimens and reagents, and maintaining QA/QC procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, instrument maintenance, data recording, and compliance with PPE and safety regulations. No prior work experience required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred, medical assistant training