Lab Assistant

LanceSoft Inc; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant to perform routine laboratory functions in Clifton, NJ. This role involves sorting specimens, maintaining equipment, and preparing samples for testing. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with medical assistant training preferred. No prior experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training is helpful; math and science courses preferred.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Sort and receive specimens in the department.
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Prepare specimens and reagents for testing.

Skills

Laboratory

Medical

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Job description

Title: Clinical - Lab Assistant
Location: Clifton NJ 07012
Duration: 5/12/2025 - 11/10/2025

Shift/Time Zone: 1st/Dayshift

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