Lab Assistant

Davita Inc.; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Lab Assistant in Clifton, NJ. The role involves performing routine laboratory functions, ensuring accurate specimen handling and preparation, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma, are detail-oriented, and are capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must establish work priorities efficiently.
• Ability to retain learned information.
• Courteous interaction with coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Sort and receive specimens in the department.
• Prepare specimens for testing and maintain lab area.
• Perform QA/QC duties and decontaminate workspaces.

Skills

Sorting specimens

Routine instrument maintenance

Data recording

Preparing reagents

Laboratory safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Math and science courses

Job description

Lab Assistant

Duration- 6 months

Location-Clifton, New Jersey, United States, 07012

Shift- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm



JOB 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.

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