Technical Lab - Lab Assistant - 1st shift

TalentBurst; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the staffing industry is seeking a Technical Lab Assistant for its laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will perform various laboratory functions, ensuring accurate processing and maintenance of specimens. Responsibilities include sorting samples, conducting routine maintenance, and adhering to safety protocols. This position is crucial for supporting laboratory professionals and enhancing workflow efficiency within the facility.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience required.
• Ability to establish work priorities and multitask efficiently.
• Interact courteously with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and receives specimens in the department.
• Prepares specimens and reagents for testing.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Math and science courses

Job description

Technical Lab - Lab Assistant - 1st shift

Title: Technical Lab Assistant
Hours: 1st shift
Duration: 2+ months
Location: Tucker GA 30084

Job Description:

• 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: Laboratory experience 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.

Additional Job Details:

• 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, inoculation to media, slide preparation)
• Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Resolves pending lists.
• Finds missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Store samples upon processing completion as per protocol.
• Maintains files for department records.
• Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
• Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
• Disposes of biohazardous material.
• Provides input regarding training and checklists.

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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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