Lab Assistant

Integrated Resources, Inc

Clifton, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Clinical Laboratory, Computer Systems, Computer Workstations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Fibrinolysis, File Maintenance, High School Diploma, Mathematics, Medical Assistance, Medical Waste, Microsoft Word, Printing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Testing
LOCATION
Clifton, NJ
POSTED
17 days ago
Job Title: Lab Assistant
Job Location: Clifton, NJ
Job Duration: 6+Months
Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
 
Pay Rate: $25/hr on W2
 
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:
  • 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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Integrated Resources, Inc