Lab Assistant I – 2nd Shift (Sun–Thu)

Volt; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Term life

Short-term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

Paid leaves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Volt is immediately hiring for Lab Assistant I in Saint Paul, MN. This full-time 3-month contract role runs 2:00pm–10:30pm on Sundays through Thursdays.

The job involves locating and retrieving specimens, preparing materials, and maintaining records to ensure accurate test results and efficient turnaround. Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent; about one year of health-related work or related coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of health-related work experience, or 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.

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.

Skills

Time management

Research skills

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Volt is immediately hiring for Lab Assistant I in Saint Paul, MN. This full-time 3-month contract role runs 2:00pm–10:30pm on Sundays through Thursdays.

The job involves locating and retrieving specimens, preparing materials, and maintaining records to ensure accurate test results and efficient turnaround. Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent; about one year of health-related work or related coursework is preferred.