Lab Assistant

Davita Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lab Assistant for their Sacramento location to support daily laboratory operations, including specimen handling and instrument maintenance. The role requires a high school diploma and offers a structured environment with opportunities for responsibility in a clinical setting. Candidates should thrive under pressure and demonstrate strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have basic laboratory knowledge.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and PPE requirements.
• Good communication skills to interact with coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks like sorting specimens and recording data.
• Prepare reagents and specimens for testing.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area by decontaminating regularly.

Skills

Sorting specimens

Routine instrument maintenance

Use of laboratory computer system

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Job description

Job Title : Lab Assistant

Location- 3714 NORTHGATE BLVD, Sacramento CA 95834

Duration- 2+ months

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



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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