Lab Assistant I

This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793. The lab performs high-complexity drug and toxicology testing on various sample types, including blood, urine, serum, oral fluid, and meconium.

Pride Health is hiring Lab Assistant I to support our client's healthcare facility in Saint Paul, MN 55112 .

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Job Details:
Location: Saint Paul, MN 55112
Pay Rate: $17.75/hour
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Position Overview

The Lab Assistant I position supports a fast-paced Clinical Toxicology Laboratory by handling and preparing patient specimens for testing. The lab performs high-complexity drug and toxicology testing on various sample types, including blood, urine, serum, oral fluid, and meconium. Training will be provided for laboratory procedures and sample preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Retrieve, prepare, and process patient specimens for testing.
• Review specimens and test orders for accuracy.
• Identify and properly handle unacceptable or unusual samples.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, logs, and records.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and materials as needed.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Follow laboratory SOPs and quality standards.
• Support team training and maintain efficient turnaround times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior healthcare experience, medical certification, or laboratory science coursework preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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TPrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.