Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

Davita Inc.; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant for their Clifton, NJ location. The role involves performing essential laboratory tasks to support laboratory professionals, ensuring accurate processes and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for medical assistant training and coursework in math and science. A commitment to quality and teamwork is vital for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training is beneficial.
• Preferred coursework includes math and science.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tasks including sorting specimens and maintaining equipment.
• Prepare reagents and handle testing specimens.
• Conduct QA/QC procedures and maintain department records.

Skills

Sorting specimens

Performing instrument maintenance

Data recording

Preparing reagents

QA/QC duties

Decontaminating work areas

Operating computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Math and science courses

Job description

Title: Lab Assistant

Location: NJ_Z99_1 Insights Drive, Clifton NJ 07012

Duration: 6 months

Shift: 2:00 AM - 10:30 AM Tues. - Sat.

Job Summary:

Perform daily laboratory activities as described below. The basic purpose is to perform various routine laboratory functions accurately to assist laboratory professionals and facilitate production.

Job Requirements:

• Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.
• Performing routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Handling laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing labels, recording data (temperature charts), specimen storage and retrieval.
• Preparing reagents and media in the department.
• Preparing specimens for testing at workstations, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens, checking for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.
• Performing QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Resolving pending lists and locating missing samples.
• Decontaminating work areas.
• Performing weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Maintaining department records.
• Changing gas cylinders.
• Following PPE requirements and safety regulations.
• Operating laboratory computer systems and PCs.
• Disposing of biohazardous material properly.
• Completing training and competency checklists as required.

This list is not exhaustive but provides a general overview of the duties and responsibilities.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant training is helpful.
• Math and science courses preferred.

Work Experience:

None required.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to set work priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to retain learned information.
• Courteous and respectful interaction with coworkers and customers.

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