Lab Assistant: Afternoon–Evening Shift, Analytical Lab

TridentCare; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TridentCare in Carrollton, TX is seeking a full-time Laboratory Associate to support automated analytical testing in the afternoon-evening shift (Mon-Fri 2:00 PM–10:30 PM). The role is paid at $20 per hour, with compensation based on experience.

You will prepare bar-coded specimens for Chemistry, Hematology and Urine Analyzers, assist the CLS, handle infectious materials with asepsis, centrifuge and label samples, log specimens, and set up primary bacteriological cultures.

Qualifications

• Assist in analytical automated laboratory testing.
• Handle potentially infectious materials according to procedures.
• Follow asepsis and antisepsis protocols in duties.
• Prepare bar coded specimens for analyzers (Chemistry, Hematology, Urine).
• Assist CLS in operating assigned analyzer(s).
• Centrifuge and label urine and blood samples.
• Log specimens received against tests ordered.
• Store or discard specimens for future reference as appropriate.
• Set up primary bacteriological cultures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analytical automated laboratory testing.
• Handle potentially infectious materials according to procedures.
• Follow asepsis and antisepsis protocols in duties.
• Prepare bar coded specimens for analyzers (Chemistry, Hematology, Urine).
• Assist CLS in operating assigned analyzer(s).
• Centrifuge and label urine and blood samples.
• Log specimens received against tests ordered.
• Store or discard specimens for future reference as appropriate.
• Set up primary bacteriological cultures.

Skills

Specimen handling

Lab safety

Asepsis control

Team collaboration

Tools

Chemistry analyzer

Hematology analyzer

Urine analyzer

Job description

TridentCare in Carrollton, TX is seeking a full-time Laboratory Associate to support automated analytical testing in the afternoon-evening shift (Mon-Fri 2:00 PM–10:30 PM). The role is paid at $20 per hour, with compensation based on experience.

You will prepare bar-coded specimens for Chemistry, Hematology and Urine Analyzers, assist the CLS, handle infectious materials with asepsis, centrifuge and label samples, log specimens, and set up primary bacteriological cultures.