Lab Assistant

LanceSoft Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company is seeking a lab technician in Sacramento to assist laboratory staff in routine tasks, including specimen preparation, quality control, and data management. The position requires a high school diploma, while medical assistant training is helpful. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for candidates interested in laboratory work and health sciences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training preferred.
• Math and science courses would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory functions accurately.
• Sorting and receiving specimens and performing quality assurance tasks.
• Prepare and process specimens for testing efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow safety regulations

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Math and science courses

Job description

PR ranges: $ 21.25 - $ 24.34/hr on w2

Shift/Time Zone: Mon - Fri 11pm - 7am Pacific time. Third shift

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.