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Lab Assistant - 1st shift

Spectraforce Technologies

Clifton (NJ)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in the laboratory industry seeks a Lab Assistant for a 6-month position in Clifton, NJ. The role involves various routine laboratory functions such as sorting specimens and assisting with testing procedures. Suitable candidates should possess a high school diploma and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Medical assistant training and relevant coursework preferred.
  • Ability to handle several tasks efficiently and interact with coworkers effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Sorting and receiving specimens, performing instrument maintenance and laboratory tasks.
  • Preparing specimens for testing, performing QA/QC duties, and decontaminating work areas.
  • Maintaining files and changing gas cylinders while following safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail
Organization
Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Medical assistant training
Math and science courses

Job description

Title: Lab Assistant

Duration: 6 months

Location: Clifton, NJ

Shift: Tues.-Sat. 10:00 am- 6:30 pm



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.

  • Key Word Search: laboratory, medical

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