Technical Lab - Lab Assistant

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Technical Lab Assistant to perform essential laboratory functions in Irving, TX. This entry-level position involves sorting specimens, conducting QA/QC tasks, and requires a high school diploma. The role offers a contract duration of 3 months with shifts from Tuesday to Saturday. Ideal candidates will have a keen ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; medical assistant training helpful.
• Math and science courses preferred.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory functions to assist staff.
• Sort and receive specimens, maintain laboratory instruments.
• Prepare specimens for testing and perform QA/QC duties.

Skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to retain information

Courtesy and respect in interactions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Math and science courses

Job description

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Title: Technical Lab - Lab Assistant

Location: Irving, TX

Duration: 3 Months

Shift/Time Zone: Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Job Description: OB SUMMARY:

• Perform routine laboratory functions accurately to assist staff and facilitate production.

Job Requirements:

• Sorting and receiving specimens.
• Routine instrument maintenance.
• Centrifuging specimens, printing labels, recording data, specimen storage and retrieval.
• Preparing reagents/media.
• Preparing specimens for testing: building worklists, aliquoting, checking for clots, inoculation, slide prep.
• Performing QA/QC duties.
• Resolving pending lists and finding missing samples.
• Decontaminating work areas and performing weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Maintaining records, changing gas cylinders, following PPE and safety regulations.
• Using laboratory computer systems and disposing of biohazard materials.
• Completing training and competency checklists.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; medical assistant training helpful; math and science courses preferred.

Work Experience:

None required

Special Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to retain information.
• Courtesy and respect in interactions.

Additional details: Tuesday - Saturday 1AM-9:30AM. Job #: 25-31707

Additional Info:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

This job is active and accepting applications.