Technical Lab - Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

TalentBurst; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical field is seeking a Lab Assistant for its 3rd shift (Tues-Sat). The role involves performing routine laboratory tasks, maintaining equipment, and assisting staff in production-related activities, requiring a high school diploma and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must handle tasks efficiently at the workstation.
• Ability to interact courteously with coworkers and customers.
• Retain information once learned is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Sort and receive specimens; maintain equipment.
• Prepare specimens and perform various lab tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and PPE requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Math courses

Science courses

Job description

Job: Lab Assistant - 3rd shift
Shift: Tues-Sat 8 pm -4:30 am
Location:Clifton, NJ 07012
State of Credentials Licenses Required: High School Diploma

Job Description: OB 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
Additional Job Details: 8pm-4:30am

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