Lab Assistant

Synergy Global Systems; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Global Systems is seeking a laboratory technician based in Tucker, Georgia. This role involves handling Covid-19 specimens with a flexible work schedule required. The technician will perform routine lab functions including pipetting, preparing specimens, and following safety regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, preferably with medical laboratory training and some lab experience. We emphasize attention to detail and effective communication with team members.

Qualifications

• 0-6 months of laboratory experience preferred.
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Must interact with coworkers and customers with courtesy and respect.

Responsibilities

• Pipetting Covid-19 specimens with flexibility in schedule.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and laboratory tasks.
• Prepare specimens, reagents, and maintain files for department records.

Skills

Specimen handling

Laboratory computer system usage

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical laboratory training

Biology and chemistry courses

Job description

13113508

Hours : Tuesday-Saturday. 12:00am-08:30am (Starts Monday night). Pipetting Covid-19 specimens, Flexibility with work schedule needed.

13113640

Hours : Monday-Friday. 6:00pm-2:30am. Pipetting Covid-19 specimens, Flexibility with work schedule needed.

13113639

Hours : Sunday-Thursday. 12:00am-08:30am (Starts Saturday night). Pipetting Covid-19 specimens, Flexibility with work schedule needed.

Pay Rate: $15.00/hr. on W2 (Without Benefits)

Description

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 including specimens for Covid-19 testing
• 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.
• Maintains files for department records.
• 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 laboratory training helpful. Biology and chemistry science courses preferred.

Work Experience: 0-6 months of lab experience.

Other: 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. Standing for long periods of time.

Additional Information

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