Lab Assistant I

Volt; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Term life insurance

Short-term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Volt is hiring a Lab Assistant I for a full-time, 3-month contract in Saint Paul, MN. The role requires handling specimens and maintaining rigorous documentation.

The position operates on the 2nd shift, Sunday through Thursday, 2:00pm–10:30pm, with potential overtime based on departmental needs. Responsibilities include specimen preparation, adherence to SOPs, and providing accurate, high-quality patient care while maintaining efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year health-related work experience or medical laboratory coursework preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills expected.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; works well in a team or under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Locate and retrieve specimens (urine, blood, serum, plasma, oral fluid) for testing and preparation for analysis.
• Assess specimen priority and batch work to meet turnaround times.
• Follow SOPs for material and specimen preparation.
• Maintain documentation and logs for tests, equipment, and temperatures.
• Prepare laboratory reagents as needed and support training of others.

Skills

Prioritization

Time management

Research skills

Problem resolution

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Volt takes great care of our great hires Volt is immediately hiring for Lab Assistant I in - 402 County Rd D West Saint Paul MN United States. This is a full-time 3 months contract opportunity.

Shift & Contract Details

Shift : Shift: 2nd/Sun-Thurs, 2:00pm-10:30pm

Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of health related work experience, a medical certification or college level courses in laboratory science background, preferred
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
• Excellent research and problem resolution skills
• Work effectively in a fast paced production environment to meet established turn-around-times
• Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently within a team under general supervision
• Some overtime required depending on departmental needs

Key Responsibilities

• Locate and retrieve specimens (urine, blood, serum, plasma, oral fluid) for testing, aliquoting as needed; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn?around?time
• Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately
• Adhere to SOP when preparing materials and specimens for both pre and post extraction
• Use GDP in all documentation
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, organized work area
• Maintain clean glassware and extraction materials
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all laboratory tests and equipment including, but not limited to, maintenance logs, temperature logs, disinfection logs and assay SOPs
• Support the preparation of laboratory reagents according to established department standard operating procedures and established time frames, as needed
• Deliver accurate high-quality patient care while maintaining efficiency
• Participate in the instruction and training of others; demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by others

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: <$15.00 - $17.75 per hour> 10% shift diff would be added once candidate starts.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following:

• health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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