Lab Assistant

Job Title: Lab Assistant
Job Location: Irving, TX
Job Duration: 5+ Months (Possibility of Extension)
Shift: Tuesday – Saturday, 4:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Job Summary:

• The Lab Assistant will perform routine laboratory functions with precision and accuracy to support laboratory professionals and ensure smooth production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort and receive specimens in the department.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on designated equipment.
• Conduct laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording temperature charts, and managing specimen storage/retrieval.
• Prepare reagents and media as required.
• Prepare specimens for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting samples, checking for clots/fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.
• Decontaminate work areas and perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Maintain departmental records and files.
• Change gas cylinders and follow all PPE and safety regulations.
• Operate laboratory computer systems and PCs.
• Dispose of biohazardous materials appropriately.
• Complete training and competency checklists as required.

Education & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training helpful.
• Math and science coursework preferred.

Experience:

• No prior experience required.

Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Strong retention of learned information.
• Professional interaction with coworkers and customers, demonstrating courtesy and respect.