Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Support, Color Vision Deficiency, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Hepatitis B, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Operations, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Development, Production Systems, Production Volume, Quality Control, Records Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Vaccination, Writing Skills
Position Title: Lab Assistant I
Work Location: 550 17th Ave, Ste 201, Seattle, WA
Assignment Duration: 3+ months
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Position Summary:
The Lab Assistant I will work in a high-volume, production-based environment, performing essential functions that support clinical laboratory operations and contribute to accurate diagnostic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive and sort clinical laboratory specimens
- Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
- Perform data entry and/or scanning of specimen and patient information
- Ensure proper functioning of lab equipment and perform minor maintenance
- Troubleshoot specimen-related issues
- Replenish laboratory supplies as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Complete record logs and administrative tasks as required
- Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safety and quality
- Handle pathology support tasks including:
- Filing slides
- Filing blocks
- Distributing pathology slides
Qualifications & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience in a medical, laboratory, or production environment preferred
- Comfortable handling biological specimens
- Ability to accurately identify and process specimens
- Basic computer skills and data entry proficiency
- Strong attention to detail with multitasking ability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods
- Must pass a standardized color blindness test
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
- Knowledge of medical terminology and quality control is a plus
- Strong customer service skills
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Standing for the majority of the shift
- High-volume, production-based pathology support environment
- Color vision screening required
Additional Information:
- Full-time role (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
- Hepatitis B vaccination offered upon permanent conversion (optional based on titer/declination)
- Requires strong organizational skills and accuracy in handling slides and blocks
- Full-time role (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
- Hepatitis B vaccination offered upon permanent conversion (optional based on titer/declination)
- Requires strong organizational skills and accuracy in handling slides and blocks
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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