Job Title: Lab Assistant Location: Indianapolis, IN 46250 Position Type: Contract – 03 Months Contract End Dates: November 23, 2026 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM EST Hours: 40 hours/week Job Summary
The Lab Assistant performs routine laboratory functions accurately and efficiently to support laboratory professionals and facilitate daily laboratory operations. This position is responsible for specimen handling, preparation, processing, data recording, equipment maintenance, quality control, and general laboratory support while following all safety and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Sort, receive, and process laboratory specimens within the department.
Perform routine maintenance on designated laboratory instruments and equipment.
Centrifuge specimens and prepare samples for testing.
Print additional specimen labels and maintain accurate documentation.
Record laboratory data, including temperature charts and specimen storage information.
Perform specimen storage and retrieval activities.
Prepare reagents and/or media as required.
Prepare specimens at designated workstations for testing, including:
Building worklists
Aliquoting specimens into sample cups
Checking specimens for clots and fibrin
Inoculation
Slide preparation
Perform assigned QA/QC activities.
Resolve pending specimen lists and investigate outstanding items.
Locate and identify missing specimens.
Decontaminate laboratory work areas and maintain a clean, safe environment.
Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests as required.
Maintain department files, records, and documentation.
Change gas cylinders according to established procedures.
Follow all PPE, laboratory safety, and regulatory requirements.
Use the laboratory information system and operate computers/PCs effectively.
Properly dispose of biohazardous materials.
Complete required training and competency checklists.
Maintain a professional and courteous working relationship with coworkers and internal/external customers.
Prioritize multiple tasks to maximize workstation efficiency.
Perform other laboratory support duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Medical Assistant training is helpful.
Coursework in math and science is preferred.
Experience
No prior laboratory experience required.
Previous laboratory, medical, healthcare, specimen processing, or medical assistant experience is a plus.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to learn and retain laboratory procedures and information.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact courteously and respectfully with coworkers and customers.
Basic computer skills and ability to use laboratory computer systems.
Ability to follow written procedures, safety protocols, and PPE requirements.
Ability to work in a laboratory environment and handle biohazardous materials safely.
Color vision test required.
Copy of high school diploma or equivalent required.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Skills
Centrifugeunmatched
Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Computer Systemsunmatched
Computer Workstationsunmatched
Data Processingunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Fibrinolysisunmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Managementunmatched
Laboratory Operationsunmatched
Laboratory Systemsunmatched
Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Medical Assistanceunmatched
Medical Wasteunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
Specimens/Samplesunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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