Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

Location: Irving, TX
Duration: 3+ Months (Potential for Extension)
Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 2:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST

The Lab Assistant will perform routine laboratory support tasks with accuracy and precision to assist laboratory professionals and ensure smooth daytoday production. This role plays a critical part in specimen handling, equipment maintenance, quality control, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

• Sort and receive specimens within the department.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on designated laboratory equipment.
• Carry out basic laboratory tasks, including:
  • Centrifuging specimens
  • Printing additional labels
  • Recording data (e.g., temperature logs)
  • Specimen storage, retrieval, and organization
• Prepare reagents and/or media as required.
• Prepare specimens for testing, which includes:
  • Building worklists
  • Aliquoting samples into cups
  • Checking for clots or fibrin
  • Inoculation
  • Slide preparation
• Perform assigned QA/QC activities.
• Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.
• Decontaminate work areas and perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Maintain departmental filing systems and documentation.
• Change gas cylinders as needed.
• Adhere to PPE requirements and follow all safety protocols.
• Use laboratory information systems and operate PCs effectively.
• Properly dispose of biohazard materials.
• Complete required training modules and competency checklists.

Note: This job description outlines general responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

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

• No prior work experience required.
• Onthejob training will be provided.

• Strong ability to establish work priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to retain learned information and follow established procedures.
• Must interact courteously and respectfully with coworkers, internal teams, and external customers.
• Detailoriented with a focus on accuracy and reliability.

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