Lab Assistant

LanceSoft; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the laboratory services sector is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine tasks and support laboratory staff. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include specimen handling, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory functions and assist professional staff.
• Sort and receive specimens, perform instrument maintenance, and prepare reagents.
• Follow PPE requirements and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow safety regulations

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

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.
• Finds missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• 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.