Lab Assistant — Hands-On Medical Lab Support (Path to Hire)

Manpower; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

First-shift premium opportunities

Competitive pay

Pathway to permanent employment

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Lab Assistant to support patient testing in a fast-paced laboratory. This role offers hands-on experience, attention to detail, and a pathway for future hire, contributing to accurate specimen processing and testing readiness.

You'll work a Day/Evening EST schedule, Monday–Friday, with potential weekend hours; pay is $18.00 per hour. Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma and lab/medical assistant training is a plus, with a focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (copy required).
• Medical assistant training is helpful.
• Math and science coursework preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Professional communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Sort, receive, and process incoming specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens, print labels, and maintain specimen storage and retrieval processes.
• Prepare specimens for testing, including aliquoting, slide preparation, inoculation, and worklist creation.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and quality assurance/quality control activities as assigned.
• Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples as needed.
• Prepare reagents and media for laboratory testing procedures.
• Record and maintain department data, including temperature logs and department files.
• Decontaminate work areas and dispose of biohazardous materials according to safety guidelines.
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests and assist with changing gas cylinders.
• Utilize laboratory computer systems and PCs to support daily operations.
• Follow all PPE requirements, safety regulations, and training protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional communication

Color vision test

Compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Job description

ManpowerGroup in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Lab Assistant to support patient testing in a fast-paced laboratory. This role offers hands-on experience, attention to detail, and a pathway for future hire, contributing to accurate specimen processing and testing readiness.

You'll work a Day/Evening EST schedule, Monday–Friday, with potential weekend hours; pay is $18.00 per hour. Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma and lab/medical assistant training is a plus, with a focus on