Laboratory Assistant

Pride Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant I in Saint Paul, MN to support our client's healthcare team. The role involves pre‑analytical prep and handling of specimens across multiple sample types in a fast‑paced toxicology lab.

The position requires a high school diploma and prefers some health‑related experience or coursework in lab science. Work is Sunday through Thursday, 2p‑10:30p, with a 3‑month contract and potential contract extension.

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.

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

Task prioritization

Time management

Attention to detail

Research skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant - to support our client's healthcare team in Saint Paul, MN.

Title : Lab Assistant I

Schedule: Sun-Thurs, 2p-10:30p

Pay : 17.75/hr

Location : Saint Paul MN

Contract : 3 Months + Contract to Possible

The Clinical Toxicology Lab Assistant receives on‑the‑job training for the pre‑analytical prep and support of patient sample testing in the Clinical Toxicology Laboratory. This laboratory is fast‑paced and performs a variety of high complexity testing including therapeutic drug testing, designer panel drug testing, pain oral fluid drug testing, occupational drug testing, unknown analysis testing, pharmaceutical testing, and drug confirmation testing on blood, serum, urine, and meconium sample types.

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

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

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions:

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.