Pre-Analytical Assistant

GTT, LLC

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Pre-Analytical Assistant
Alternate / Related Job Titles
  • Pre-Analytical Assistant I
  • Specimen Processing Assistant
  • Laboratory Operations Assistant
  • Technical Operations Assistant

Location & Work Arrangement
Pittsburgh, PAOnsite

Contract Details
  • Position Type: Contract
  • Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
  • Start: As Soon As Possible
  • Pay Rate:$20.00/hour
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays
    • Shift:9:00 PM EST – 5:30 AM EST

Job Summary
The Pre-Analytical Assistant provides essential support within the Technical Operations and Specimen Processing departments. This role is responsible for specimen handling, processing, documentation, and operational support while maintaining strict adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform general specimen processing and support functions within Technical Operations
  • Sort, rack, centrifuge, aliquot, store, and deliver specimens to the laboratory
  • Support specimen pickup and delivery workflows
  • Assist with archive sorting, inventory management, waste handling, and X-ray machine operations as trained
  • Identify and resolve issues related to specimen types, missing information, or processing errors
  • Research test order information using translation tables, systems, and directories of services
  • Complete required documentation accurately, legibly, and within assigned timeframes
  • Meet established quality and production standards within six months of training completion
  • Support department operations during coworker absences and fluctuating workload demands
  • Learn additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to support progression

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a production environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain composure and sound judgment under pressure
  • Commitment to safety, compliance, and established work processes
  • Willingness to support weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as needed
  • Ability to adapt to change and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Work performed in a biohazard laboratory environment
  • Compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements required
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maneuver carts or specimen racks
  • Maintain clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S standards

Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to clinical laboratories
  • Prior experience in a production environment preferred
  • Familiarity with mainframe computer systems preferred

Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

About the Company
Our client is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, leveraging one of the world’s largest clinical laboratory databases to empower healthier lives. The organization delivers insights that support disease detection, prevention, and treatment while promoting inclusive care and long-term value for patients and providers.

About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. GTT partners with Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, financial services, technology, life sciences, utilities, and retail throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-00400 #gttqst #gttjobs

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