Lab Assistant
Spectraforce Technologies Inc.
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Clinical Laboratory, Computer Workstations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Fibrinolysis, File Maintenance, Mathematics, Medical Assistance, Microsoft Word, Printing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Testing
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
3 months
Seattle, WA 98134
Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 530pm
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.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Finds missing samples.
Decontaminates work areas.
Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
Maintains files for department records.
Changes gas cylinders.
Follows all PPE requirements and all 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.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training helpful. Math and science courses preferred.
Work Experience: None required
Special Requirements:
Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
Must be able to retain information once learned.
Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
Key Word Search: laboratory, medical
Minimum 2-3 years of laboratory assistant experience required.
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
About the Company
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Spectraforce Technologies Inc.
Spectraforce is a leading global services firm that provides a portfolio of Consulting, Staffing and Outsourcing services & solutions to a broad range of clients and industries worldwide. We are headquartered in Raleigh, NC, USA and have offshore global delivery centers at Pune, Chandigarh, and Hyderabad, India. At Spectraforce we have a Philosophy - a Philosophy that excellence is derived through dedicated, focused and innovative work. We also believe that knowledge comes through sharing and growth comes to every organization where people use knowledge in team work. A progressive culture and a world of possibilities is what you see with us.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employeesINDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2004
WEBSITE
http://www.spectraforce.com