Lab Technician Assistant - 1st Shift (3-Month Temp)

Talentburst,-Inc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentburst,-Inc is seeking a Lab Assistant for the 1st shift on a 3‑month assignment in Gaithersburg, MD. The role supports laboratory professionals and contributes to production through precise routine lab tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; medical assistant training is helpful. Prior lab work experience is not required, but attention to priorities and teamwork are essential for efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training helpful.
• Math and science courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort and receive specimens.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance.
• Prepare reagents and media.
• Prepare specimens at workstations for testing (building worklists, aliquoting, checking clots).
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Dispose of biohazardous material.
• Follow PPE requirements and safety regulations.
• Use laboratory computer systems and PCs.

Skills

Specimen handling

Instrument maintenance

Data recording

Biohazard disposal

PPE & safety compliance

Laboratory PC systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training helpful

Math and science courses preferred

Job description

Talentburst,-Inc is seeking a Lab Assistant for the 1st shift on a 3‑month assignment in Gaithersburg, MD. The role supports laboratory professionals and contributes to production through precise routine lab tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; medical assistant training is helpful. Prior lab work experience is not required, but attention to priorities and teamwork are essential for efficiency and safety.