Lab Assistant I

Iconma

Calabasas Hills, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$16.50–$19 Per Hour
SKILLS
Calibration, Clinical Laboratory, Color Vision Deficiency, Communication Skills, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Insurance Documentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Maintain Compliance, Medical Waste, Multitasking, Preventative Maintenance, Production Systems, Production Volume, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Radiation Safety, Safety Equipment, Sample/Specimen Processing, Testing
LOCATION
Calabasas Hills, CA
POSTED
Today
Our client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Lab Assistant I for their Calabasas Hills, CA location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • A Lab Assistant will be working in a high volume, production-based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.
  • Monitors daily temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, water baths and incubators.
  • Reports out of specification values to appropriate individuals.
  • Monitors safety equipment, such as eyewashes, fume hoods and safety showers.
  • Performs periodic maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Monitors testing areas for radiation, swipes areas as directed and reports abnormal readings to management.
  • If necessary, decontaminate areas under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer.
  • Retrieves and removes hazardous waste materials including biohazardous, flammable, toxic, corrosive,
  • and radioactive waste.
  • Provides general clean-up for the laboratories including changing absorbent paper, filling towel and soap
  • dispensers, cleaning refrigerators and freezers, sweeping walk-ins and vacuuming filters.
  • Documents all quality assurance activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards.
 
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred.
  • Comfortability with handling biological specimens Ability to accurately identify specimen’s Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times.
  • Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must pass a standardized color blindness test.
  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
  • If you're looking for a career with an industry leader that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenges and the chance to make a real difference, apply today
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • HS/GED
 
Why Should You Apply?

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/