Technical Lab Assistant

GTT, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics provider seeks a Technical Lab Assistant for a 6-month onsite role in Los Angeles. Responsibilities include sorting specimens, performing lab tests, and preparing reagents, while adhering to safety regulations. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma, with medical assistant training being a plus. Join a diverse team and contribute to vital healthcare services.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training is helpful.
• Preferred math and science courses.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and receiving specimens.
• Performing routine instrument maintenance.
• Preparing specimens for testing including centrifuging and aliquoting.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Math and science courses

Job description

Job Title: Technical Lab Assistant
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Pay range: $21.25 - 24.34/hr
Location: West Hills, CA
Work Type: Onsite, Monday-Friday (Rotational Saturdays) 09:00 PM - 05:30 AM

Basic Purpose:
The Technical Lab Assistant performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Job Requirements:
Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.
Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
The Technical Lab Assistant performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts), specimen storage, and retrieval.
Preparing reagents and or media in the department.
Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation)
Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
Resolves pending lists.
Finds missing samples.
Decontaminates work areas.
Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
Maintains files for department records.
Changes gas cylinders.
Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
Disposes of biohazardous material.
Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical assistant training is helpful.
Math and science courses preferred.

Work Experience:
None required

Special Requirements:
Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
Must be able to retain information once learned.
Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers, with courtesy and respect.

Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About The Company:
Leading provider of diagnostic information services, empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, we're committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.

About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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