Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

The Laboratory Operations Assistant supports daily laboratory activities by performing routine, standardized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. This role assists laboratory professionals in specimen processing, equipment maintenance, quality assurance, and workflow support to ensure timely and reliable laboratory operations.

• Receive, sort, and log specimens in the laboratory department

• Centrifuge specimens and prepare samples for testing

• Print and apply specimen labels accurately

• Prepare specimens at workstations, including:

  • Building worklists

  • Aliquoting specimens into sample containers

  • Inspecting specimens for clots or fibrin

  • Inoculation and slide preparation

• Prepare reagents and/or media according to department protocols

• Perform routine instrument maintenance on assigned equipment

• Record and maintain temperature charts and other required data

• Store, retrieve, and track specimens as needed

• Perform quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) tasks as assigned

• Resolve pending test lists and locate missing samples

• Decontaminate work areas and maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment

• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests

• Maintain departmental files and documentation

• Change gas cylinders following safety guidelines

• Dispose of biohazardous materials in compliance with regulations

• Follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and safety policies

• Use laboratory information systems (LIS) and computer systems effectively

• Complete required training, competency assessments, and documentation

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Medical assistant training (preferred)

• Coursework in math and science (preferred)