Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

GTT, LLC

Clifton, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19.78–$25.30 Per Hour
LOCATION
Clifton, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago
Primary Job Title:
Lab Assistant – 3rd Shift

Alternate / Related Job Titles:
Laboratory Assistant
Clinical Lab Assistant
Specimen Processing Technician
Laboratory Support Technician
Night Shift Lab Assistant

Location & Onsite Flexibility:
Clifton, NJ
Onsite

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Approximately 3.5 Months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $19.78 – $25.30/hr
Shift / Schedule:
  • 3rd Shift (Overnight)
  • Specific hours aligned to departmental needs

Job Overview
The Lab Assistant – 3rd Shift performs routine laboratory support functions to assist laboratory professionals and ensure smooth production workflows. This role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a regulated laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Sort and receive specimens within the department.
  • Perform routine maintenance on designated laboratory instruments.
  • Centrifuge specimens and prepare samples for testing.
  • Print and apply labels; record and track temperature chart data.
  • Manage specimen storage and retrieval.
  • Prepare reagents and/or media.
  • Prepare specimens at workstations, including building worklists, aliquoting samples, checking for clots or fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.
  • Perform assigned QA/QC duties.
  • Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.
  • Decontaminate work areas and dispose of biohazardous materials.
  • Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
  • Maintain departmental records and files.
  • Change gas cylinders as required.
  • Follow all PPE requirements and safety regulations.
  • Use laboratory computer systems and standard PC applications.
  • Complete required training and competency checklists.
This list reflects the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive.

Required Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to establish work priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to retain and apply learned information.
  • Professional and respectful interaction with coworkers, internal teams, and external customers.
  • Ability to work independently during overnight shifts.

Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • Medical assistant training (helpful).
  • Math and science coursework (preferred).

Work Experience
  • No prior laboratory experience required.

Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About the Company
Our client is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, empowering healthier lives through advanced testing and data-driven insights. Leveraging one of the world’s largest clinical laboratory databases, the organization supports patients and healthcare providers worldwide while promoting inclusive, high-quality care.

About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American–owned company based in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, life sciences, technology, utilities, retail, and financial services throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-00704
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About the Company

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GTT, LLC

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. GTT has been a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years and is one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region. We are known for our Fortune 500 clientele and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers

Awards
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for ( 2019 -2023)
SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm
Inc 5000 Company
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2004
WEBSITE
http://www.gttit.com