Lab Assistant

LanceSoft Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Lab Assistant to perform various routine laboratory functions. The role involves sorting specimens, maintaining equipment, and preparing samples for testing. Candidates should have a high school diploma and good organizational skills. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start in the medical laboratory field.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish work priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Must interact with coworkers and customers with courtesy.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory functions to assist professional staff.
• Sort and receive specimens, perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Prepare reagents and specimens for testing.

Skills

Sorting

Data Recording

Laboratory Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Job description

Title: Technical Lab - Lab Assistant
Location: West Hills CA 91304
Duration: 5/19/2025 -11/19/2025
Shift/Time Zone: Monday - Friday (Rotational Saturdays)
09:00 PM - 05:30 AM

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.

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