Lab Assistant - 1st shift

Perform daily laboratory support activities with accuracy and precision to assist laboratory professionals and ensure efficient production.

• Sort and receive specimens within the department.

• Perform routine instrument maintenance on assigned equipment.

• Carry out general laboratory tasks, including:

  • Centrifuging specimens

  • Printing additional labels

  • Recording data (e.g., temperature charts)

  • Storing and retrieving specimens

• Prepare reagents and media as needed.

• Set up specimens at workstations for testing, including:

  • Building worklists

  • Aliquoting specimens into sample cups

  • Checking for clots and fibrin

  • Inoculation and slide preparation

• Perform assigned QA/QC duties.

• Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.

• Decontaminate work areas and perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.

• Maintain departmental files and records.

• Change gas cylinders as required.

• Follow all PPE protocols and safety regulations.

• Use laboratory computer systems and PCs for daily tasks.

• Safely dispose of biohazardous materials.

• Complete all required training and competency checklists.

Note: Duties listed above represent general expectations and may not include every task associated with the position.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Medical assistant training helpful.

• Math and science coursework preferred.

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks for optimal workstation efficiency.

• Strong retention skills and ability to follow procedures once learned.

• Professional interaction with coworkers, internal staff, and external customers.

• Excellent understanding of spoken and written English.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license (public transit/rideshare not accepted).

• Must be punctual, dependable, and able to complete full scheduled shifts—excessive absenteeism or tardiness results in termination.

• High-volume production setting with repetitive tasks.

• Exposure to medical terminology (helpful but not required).

• Required use of PPE including lab coat, mask, goggles, gloves, and other protective wear when handling specimens.