Lab Assistant: Sample Handling & QC (Day Shift)

Kelly Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Lab Assistant for a contract-to-hire position at a cutting-edge client in Signal Hill, CA. You will receive and manage inbound samples for testing, ensure supplies are available for laboratory operations, and support quality control and safety procedures in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration with the Laboratory Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience helpful.
• 1-2 years experience in a laboratory environment; open to fresh grads but prefer at least some (<1 year) work experience
• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Be aware of and adhere to safety practices and policies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Detail-oriented with effective time management and organization skills
• Effective communication and interaction skills, both verbal and written
• Possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform job duties
• Customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Responsibilities

• Receives, examines, and records inbound samples for testing
• Delivers test samples to the staging area
• Monitors the availability of supplies needed for testing processes and communicates needs to the Laboratory Manager
• After demonstrating proficiency, performs testing of samples and quality control specimens using specified methodology. Reviews results, issues analysis to clients as delegated
• Prepares samples and quality control specimens, standardizes reagents and solutions, calibrates equipment required for testing
• Verifies and communicates results, enters data into instrument logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets, and other required media for traceability
• Maintains documentation, equipment, and work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe condition
• May assist in training less experienced employees upon proficiency
• Follows all responsibilities in adherence to the Company’s Safety Policy and Procedures, and all other Company policies
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Lab Assistant for a contract-to-hire position at a cutting-edge client in Signal Hill, CA. You will receive and manage inbound samples for testing, ensure supplies are available for laboratory operations, and support quality control and safety procedures in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration with the Laboratory Manager.