Lab Assistant

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant / Specimen Processor
Shift: 2AM - 10:30AM Tue - Sat 
Duartion: 6months
Location : Clifton NJ 
Payrate - $20/hr - $25.30/hr 

Perform various routine laboratory functions with precision and accuracy to support laboratory professionals and ensure efficient production and testing operations.

Specimen Handling & Processing:

• Receive, sort, and log incoming specimens.

• Centrifuge specimens and prepare them at workstations for testing.

• Print and affix additional labels as needed.

• Check specimens for clots and fibrin; aliquot specimens into appropriate containers.

• Build testing worklists; perform inoculations and slide preparations.

• Store and retrieve specimens from designated storage.

Laboratory Support:

• Prepare reagents and/or media for use in testing.

• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments.

• Record temperature charts and other required data.

Quality Assurance:

• Perform assigned QA/QC tasks.

• Complete weekly radioactive wipe tests.

• Decontaminate and maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Inventory & Equipment:

• Change gas cylinders.

• Dispose of biohazardous material properly.

• Maintain department records and filing systems.

Administrative & Computer Use:

• Operate laboratory computer systems and personal computers (PCs).

• Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.

Training & Compliance:

• Complete training and competency assessments as required.

• Adhere to all PPE, safety regulations, and standard operating procedures.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Medical assistant training is a plus.

• Math and science coursework preferred.

Experience:

• No prior work experience required.

• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize tasks for maximum efficiency.

• Good retention of learned information.

• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with coworkers and internal/external customers.