Lab Assistant

Looking to start or grow your career in the laboratory and healthcare field? This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment where your attention to detail and commitment to quality will directly support patient testing and results.

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour
Employment Type: Contingent with potential pathway for hire
Schedule: Day/Evening Shift (EST), Monday - Friday, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM, with potential Saturday and/or Sunday hours

Why This Role Matters

As a Lab Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations by ensuring specimens are accurately processed, maintained, and prepared for testing. Your work helps laboratory professionals deliver timely and reliable results.

What You'll Do

• Sort, receive, and process incoming specimens
• Centrifuge specimens, print labels, and maintain specimen storage and retrieval processes
• Prepare specimens for testing, including aliquoting, slide preparation, inoculation, and worklist creation
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and quality assurance/quality control activities as assigned
• Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples as needed
• Prepare reagents and media for laboratory testing procedures
• Record and maintain department data, including temperature logs and department files
• Decontaminate work areas and dispose of biohazardous materials according to safety guidelines
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests and assist with changing gas cylinders
• Utilize laboratory computer systems and PCs to support daily operations
• Follow all PPE requirements, safety regulations, and training protocols

What We're Looking For

• A current, up-to-date resume
• High school diploma or equivalent (copy of diploma required)
• Medical assistant training is helpful
• Math and science coursework preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to retain learned information
• Professional communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Ability to pass a color vision test
• Ability to meet compliance requirements

What's In It For You

• Opportunity to gain valuable laboratory and healthcare industry experience
• Potential pathway to permanent employment
• Competitive pay with first-shift premium opportunities
• Hands-on training and skill development
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment
• Exposure to laboratory processes and healthcare operations

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)