Lab Assistant
GTT
Clifton, NJ
Primary Job Title:
Lab Assistant
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Laboratory Assistant
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical Lab Support Technician
Specimen Processing Assistant
Lab Support Technician
Location:
Clifton, NJ
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 6 months
- Start: As Soon As Possible
- Pay Rate: $25/hr
Perform the daily activities as described below. Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.
- Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.
- Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
- Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts), specimen storage and retrieval.
- Preparing reagents and or media in the department.
- Preparing specimens at workstations for testing (including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation).
- Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
- Resolves pending lists and finds missing samples.
- Decontaminates work areas.
- Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
- Maintains files for department records.
- Changes gas cylinders.
- Follows all PPE requirements and safety regulations.
- Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
- Disposes of biohazardous material.
- Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
- This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
- Ability to retain information once learned.
- Ability to interact with coworkers and internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
- Medical assistant training.
- Coursework in math and science.
- Specimen handling and processing
- Laboratory safety and PPE compliance
- Data recording and specimen tracking
- Medical laboratory support experience
- Instrument maintenance familiarity
- QA/QC laboratory procedures
- Laboratory computer systems usage
- Centrifuging specimens
- Label printing and documentation
- Specimen storage and retrieval
- Reagent and media preparation
- Aliquoting specimens
- Slide preparation
- Worklist management
- Biohazard disposal procedures
- Radioactive wipe testing
- Gas cylinder handling
- Record maintenance
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client:
Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, the organization provides insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, the company is committed to advancing healthcare outcomes, inclusive care, and delivering value for stakeholders.
About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number:
26-02404
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