Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Job Location: Clifton, NJ
Job Duration: 6+ Months
Shift: 3rd Shift
 
Pay Rate: $25.30/hr. on W2 – All inclusive.
 
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician (Pre-Analytical) to support daily laboratory operations. This role performs routine laboratory functions with precision and accuracy to assist professional laboratory staff and ensure efficient specimen processing and workflow.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and accession specimens within the department.
• Prepare specimens for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting samples, and labeling.
• Perform centrifugation, slide preparation, inoculation, and specimen storage/retrieval.
• Inspect specimens for integrity (clots, fibrin, volume adequacy).
• Prepare reagents and/or media as required.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on designated laboratory equipment.
• Record and maintain temperature logs and other departmental documentation.
• Conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities as assigned.
• Resolve pending specimen lists and locate missing samples.
• Decontaminate work areas and dispose of biohazardous waste per regulations.
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Change gas cylinders as needed.
• Maintain departmental files and records.
• Adhere to all PPE requirements and laboratory safety policies.
• Utilize laboratory information systems and computer workstations effectively.
• Complete all required training and competency assessments.
• This role may include additional responsibilities as assigned to support laboratory operations.

 
Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant training is a plus.
• Basic math and science coursework preferred.