Technical Lab - Lab Assistant - 1st shift

TalentBurst; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform routine functions in a laboratory setting. Responsibilities include sorting specimens, preparing reagents, and maintaining work areas while adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and have strong attention to detail. This entry-level position offers a chance to gain valuable laboratory experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant training helpful.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and receives specimens in the department.
• Prepares specimens for testing including aliquoting and inoculation.
• Maintains files and performs routine instrument maintenance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Math and science courses

Tools

Laboratory computer system

PCs

Job description

Technical Lab - Lab Assistant - 1st shift

Lab Assistant (Specimens)
Location: Clifton, NJ, 07012
Shift: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am- 6:30 pm

Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
Perform the daily activities as described below. Basic Purpose: Perform 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.
• 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.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training 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.

Key Word Search: laboratory, medical

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About the company

Founded in 2002, TalentBurst is the national leader staffing supplier to large MSP contingent workforce programs. Through our 4 delivery centers in Boston, San Francisco, Miami and Gurgaon, India we support 90 Fortune 500 customers every week filling I...

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