On-Site Clinical Lab Assistant - Early Phase Specimens (PRN)

KCR Placement; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

Life assurance

Flexible benefits by country

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Lab Assistant in San Antonio, TX to support a fast-paced clinical research lab. The role involves handling, organizing, and distributing biological specimens, with responsibility for sample integrity and accurate documentation.

Flexibility to work ~20 hours per week in a 6am–3pm window is needed. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and some lab experience; PLC familiarity, phlebotomy exposure, and strong attention to detail are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience in a laboratory or related environment; willingness to learn.
• Basic familiarity with lab equipment and techniques.
• Lab, healthcare, specimen processing, and phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and specimen tracking preferred.
• Pipetting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and distribute laboratory specimens.
• Prepare and manage samples for testing and analysis.
• Retrieve specimens for add-on testing and laboratory requests.
• Maintain sample storage, inventory, rotation, and disposal processes.
• Transfer specimens to and from long-term storage.
• Monitor specimen tracking and pending reports.
• Maintain accurate documentation and inventory logs.
• Follow all laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab experience

Phlebotomy

Pipetting

Attention to detail

Documentation

LIS familiarity

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

ICON is seeking a Lab Assistant in San Antonio, TX to support a fast-paced clinical research lab. The role involves handling, organizing, and distributing biological specimens, with responsibility for sample integrity and accurate documentation.

Flexibility to work ~20 hours per week in a 6am–3pm window is needed. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and some lab experience; PLC familiarity, phlebotomy exposure, and strong attention to detail are highly valued.