Lab Assistant

Global Technical Talent; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic information services provider is seeking a Lab Assistant for the 3rd shift in Clifton, NJ. This role entails performing routine laboratory functions to assist staff, requiring a high school diploma with no prior experience necessary. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, along with a 401k plan.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Medical assistant training is helpful.
• Preference for courses in math and science.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory activities to assist laboratory staff.
• Sort and receive specimens; perform routine instrument maintenance.
• Prepare specimens for testing and dispose of biohazardous materials.

Skills

Ability to establish work priorities

Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently

Interaction courtesy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Courses in math and science

Tools

Laboratory computer systems

PCs

Job description

Job Title: Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

Location: Clifton, NJ

Duration: 3-month Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Range: Shift/Time Zone: Tues-Sat 8 pm - 4:30 am

Job Description:

• Perform routine laboratory activities as described below.
• Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions accurately to assist laboratory staff and facilitate production.

Job Requirements:

• Sort and receive specimens.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance.
• Handle laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval.
• Prepare reagents and media.
• Prepare specimens for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting, checking for clots, inoculation, and slide preparation.
• 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 change gas cylinders.
• Follow PPE requirements and safety regulations.
• Use laboratory computer systems and operate PCs.
• Dispose of biohazardous materials.
• Complete training and competency checklists.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant training is helpful.
• Preference for courses in math and science.
• No work experience required.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to establish work priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to retain information learned.
• Interact courteously and respectfully with coworkers and customers.

Additional Details:

• Shift hours: 8 pm - 4:30 am

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan

About the Company:

A leading provider of diagnostic information services committed to healthier lives and healthcare improvement through extensive clinical lab data and services.

About GTT:

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. We serve various Fortune 500 and large-scale companies across the US and Canada, helping professionals find career opportunities.