Lab Assistant

GTT, LLC; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic services provider is seeking a Lab Assistant for the 3rd shift in Clifton, NJ. In this role, you'll perform essential laboratory functions, assist staff, and ensure quality procedures are followed. Basic qualifications include a high school diploma, with medical training preferred. Enjoy benefits such as health insurance and a 401k retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training is helpful.
• Preferred courses in math and science.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine processing and specimen handling.
• Routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Conduct QA/QC duties and maintain laboratory records.

Skills

Sorting and receiving specimens

Routine instrument maintenance

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Preparation of reagents/media

Data recording

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Math and science courses

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 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.
Change 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 is 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.

Additional Job Details:
8 pm-4:30 am

Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About The Company:
Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, we're committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.

About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
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